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NFL·RECAP·September 28, 2026 07:37 AM ET

Lions seal 31-24 final over Jets on Clark sequence

Bates finished with game-high 7 points

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 281 min read
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What happened: Jake Bates closed as the game-high scorer with 7 points in the final. Jason Sanders added 4 points in the final.

Why it matters: Detroit carries momentum from a close final into its next outing. New York must regroup after coming up short in the closing sequence.

By the numbers: Jake Bates: 7 PTS (game-high); Jason Sanders: 4 PTS.

What to watch: Detroit prepares for its next opponent after the final. New York looks to reset before its next kickoff.

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