New York's road loss keeps it bunched in a tight AFC East, two games back of unbeaten Buffalo.

Top safety Minkah Fitzpatrick headlined a lengthy absence list that also included LB Francisco Mauigoa, TE Mason Taylor and RB Kene Nwangwu.

S Minkah Fitzpatrick, LB Kiko Mauigoa and TE Mason Taylor are all ruled out, with RB Kene Nwangwu doubtful, as the 1-1 Jets host Detroit.

New York elevated WR Sterling Shepard from the practice squad and signed Jamaal Pritchett to the 53-man roster, shoring up a receiver room described as shorthanded ahead of Sunday's game.

New York will be without its top tight end and a starting safety as Aaron Glenn's team faces the Lions offense he says is among the most explosive he's seen.

Smith underwent season-ending surgery, further thinning a receiver room behind Garrett Wilson; DL David Onyemata also had surgery and RB David Bailey is managing an elbow injury.

Reeder, who played 25 special-teams snaps in Week 2, was promoted from the practice squad.

New York added Levis, who missed all of 2025 with a shoulder injury, as depth behind starter Geno Smith; the move corresponded with releasing Bailey Zappe.

New York will be without fourth-round rookie receiver Arian Smith for the rest of 2026 after he tore his ACL in Sunday's overtime loss to Green Bay. The Jets also signed defensive lineman Jack Heflin to cover for David Onyemata, who had core-muscle surgery.

New York bolstered its quarterback depth by signing Will Levis to the practice squad as insurance behind starter Geno Smith, head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed, as the 1-1 Jets prepare to host Detroit.

New York is moving past a tough overtime loss to Green Bay as it preps for Detroit; Aaron Glenn defended the team's late-game approach while the Jets look to build on their Week 1 win over Tennessee.

The Jets lost 20-17 in overtime to Green Bay after leading 17-7 in the fourth quarter. HC Aaron Glenn explained his rationale for choosing to receive in overtime. Jets travel to Detroit next.