Jerry Mallory just dropped a bombshell prediction for the Week 3 clash between the Detroit Lions and the New York Jets: a staggering 50-0 shutout win in favor of the Jets. This isn’t merely a bold take; it is an absolute gut punch to a Lions squad already craving a win after their recent “Thursday Night Football” loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Dan Campbell’s Honest Take on a Familiar Foe
Both teams are hungry, let’s be real. The Lions are coming off a mini bye week and that tough loss to the Bills, so you know they are desperate for a W. But the Jets? They are also searching for a win themselves after absolutely falling apart in the fourth quarter and overtime against the Green Bay Packers. This Week 3 matchup brings a familiar face back to Detroit, though. Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell is going up against former defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, now running the show for the Jets. Campbell didn’t pull any punches when talking about Glenn. “Got tremendous amount of respect for AG,” Campbell said. “Somebody that’s very close to me and I know what he’s about.”
Campbell then laid out exactly what the Lions are facing. He made it clear this isn’t last year’s Jets team. He called them “much more talented,” emphasizing their identity, physical brand of football, and commitment to the run. They want to “possess the ball,” play “smash-mouth defense and offense,” and “hit some shots, try to launch some of these shots.” Plus, they have a “good special teams unit.” Campbell even argued the Jets “should be 2-0 right now,” saying their last game “went down to the wire.” He knows the Lions “got our hands full,” but he also said, “We’re ready to embrace this challenge and looking forward to it.” Sounds like he’s expecting a brawl at Ford Field.
A Staff Divided: Most Pick Lions, One Sees Disaster
While Campbell preps for a grinder, the Pride of Detroit staff picks show a pretty strong lean towards the Lions pulling out the win. A huge majority, eleven out of thirteen analysts, are picking Detroit to win. Morgan Cannon, Brandon Knapp, Ryan Mathews, Jeremy Reisman, Alex Reno, Ty Schalter, Erik Schlitt, Meko Scott, Zac Snyder, John Whiticar, and even Anthony Balaj and Al Karsten are all seeing Lions victories, with scores ranging from a tight 24-20 to a dominant 35-13.
But then there’s Jerry Mallory. His 50-0 Jets victory prediction completely bucks the trend and stands out like a sore thumb. Is he onto something nobody else sees? Or is he trying to get a reaction? Either way, it adds a wild layer of intrigue to a game where both teams are desperate for a win.
So, what is it going to be? Will Detroit rebound and get things back on track at Ford Field, showing that physical brand of football Campbell knows they need? Or could Aaron Glenn and the Jets really pull off an upset, perhaps not 50-0, but enough to send shockwaves through the league? This Week 3 showdown is going to be appointment viewing.
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Originally reported by Pride of Detroit.
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