After the Lions took over at the Jets 43, Matt Stafford found Golden Tate for an 18-yard reception down to the 25. Ameer Abdullah rushed for six yards on first down, but Stafford was sacked on second down for a loss of 11. Stafford found T.J. Jones for 12 yards on third down, meaning the Lions had to settle for a 37-yard field goal from Matt Prater.
Lions defense steps up early on
Jarrad Davis stuffed Bilal Powell on first down, Anthony Zettel worked his way into the backfield to slow down Powell on second down and Cornelius Washington forced a fumble when he drilled Jets quarterback Christian Hackenberg on third down.