Jets-Lions line swings big for Aaron Glenns return to Detroit
The opportunity to start 2-0 came and went for the Jets Sunday against the Packers, now they shift their focus to another NFC North squad that is all-too familiar with Aaron Glenn. Gang Green will travel down to Detroit, where they’re installed as 6.5-point underdogs on the spread for Week 3 against the Lions on DraftKings Sportsbook.This is a big change off the lookahead line last week, where the Jets were initially +9.5 against the Lions but the strong early returns for Gang Green have forced a legitimate movement inside the seven-point key number.
The upcoming clash serves as a homecoming for Glenn, whose defense faces the daunting task of slowing down two of the league’s best offensively skilled players, Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St.Brown.Gang Green had Jordan Love and Green Bay right where they wanted them.When Jason Sanders drilled a 32-yard field goal to extend Gang Green’s cushion to 17-7 with just over 11 minutes remaining, victory seemed all but assured.But the wheels fell off once again as Jordan Love tuned up a seven play, 73 yard scoring drive capped by a Christian Watson three-yard touchdown catch in response. Geno Smith finished 27-of-41 for 247 yards and one touchdown, but when the Jets stared at a 4th and 3 with 4:49 remaining, Glenn decided to punt and Skyy Moore’s ensuing 63-yard return set up a Trey Smack game-tying field goal, evaporating Gang Green’s 10-point cushion to force OT. In overtime, the Packers pass rush stifled the Jets offensive line on back-to-back plays and after a false start, the Jets were forced to punt away once again.Green Bay’s drive picked up steam, and Jarvis Brownlee’s costly unnecessary roughness penalty sealed the deal for Matt LaFleur and the Packers as Smack nailed a 26-yard field goal, giving Green Bay a 20-17 win in extra time. Although the vibes are sour for now, the Lions are also coming off a loss and have notable injury concerns in their secondary.Following a brutal Week 2 defeat where Josh Al...