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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Matthew Stafford knew Calvin Johnson was still hurting, so he found a few other options. And the Detroit Lions offence didnt miss a beat.Stafford threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score and the Lions overcame Johnson being limited by an ankle injury to beat the New York Jets 24-17 on Sunday.He had a couple of catches, but he obviously wasnt himself out there, Stafford said of Johnson. The other guys stepped up big.Jeremy Ross and Eric Ebron caught scoring passes for the Lions, off to a 3-1 start for the second straight season. Stafford finished 24 of 34 for 293 yards, and appeared unfazed by his top receiver shuttling in and out of the game.We knew Calvin was going to be limited today and we were hoping to not have to use him unless it was an emergency, wide receiver Golden Tate said. I think we responded well.Johnsons ankle had him questionable for the game. He had just two catches for 12 yards, but Tate did his best Megatron impersonation, catching eight passes for 116 yards.You guys get caught up in names, Jets linebacker Calvin Pace said. But Golden Tate is a good receiver, too.A struggling Geno Smith had two more turnovers as chants of We Want Vick! echoed throughout MetLife Stadium at times. As he walked off the field, a television camera caught the Jets quarterback shouting an expletive at a heckler in the stands.Before we start this off, first of all I want to apologize if any kids saw me saying any negative remarks walking off the field, Smith said to open his postgame news conference. I kind of let my temper get the best of me in that situation, and its a part of my learning process.The Jets, who made it close on Chris Johnsons 35-yard run with 6:58 left, fell to 1-3 for the first time in Rex Ryans six seasons as coach.Smith was 17 of 33 for 209 yards, including an 11-yard TD pass to Eric Decker, but threw an interception and lost a fumble a€” giving him seven turnovers in four games. The calls for Vick, the veteran backup, could intensify this week despite Ryan saying after the game that Smith would start next Sunday at San Diego.Ive got to let that stuff roll off my back, Smith said. But today, I didnt do well with that.Johnson ripped off a 35-yard run, making it 24-17. But the Jets couldnt muster much else, and the Lions ran out the last 3:41.The game was a matchup of Detroits top-ranked defence and New Yorks No. 2. The Lions had the first big play of the game as Stafford found Ross for a 59-yard touchdown and a 10-3 lead. Ross blew by converted safety Antonio Allen, and then Allen missed a late tackle attempt as Ross got into the end zone.After the Jets went three-and-out on consecutive possessions, Ebron made it 17-3 with a 16-yard catch a€” the first TD in the NFL for the No. 10 overall draft pick in May.The Jets stayed in it by scoring on their first possession of the second half, an 11-yard pass from Smith to Decker that made it 17-10.But the Lions reclaimed control on Staffords 1-yard TD run on the first play of the fourth quarter. Staffords run, upheld by video review, capped a 14-play, 90-yard drive that included a 10-yard catch by Reggie Bush on third-and-9, a 21-yard grab by Ryan Broyles a€” his first of the season a€” on third-and-2, and a 16-yarder by Tate on second-and-1 from the Jets 18.Our defence did a great job all day stopping the run, pretty much shutting down the offence, Stafford said. We stumbled a little bit in the third quarter and we needed to put a statement out there. That drive was huge.NOTES: Darius Slay intercepted Smith in the fourth quarter, and former Jets safety James Ihedigbo had a strip sack of Smith on New Yorks next possession. The fumble was recovered by Darryl Tapp. ... Lions K Alex Henery, signed earlier in the week to replace rookie Nate Freese, kicked a 51-yarder, but was wide right on a 52-yard attempt. ... Jets WR David Nelson (left ankle) and safety Calvin Pryor (thigh) left and didnt return. Allen also had a significant limp after the game. Lions RB Joique Bell was being evaluated for a head injury, while running back Theo Riddick and fullback Montell Owens left with hamstring injuries. Neither coach had any updates.___AP NFL websites: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL Wholesale Pirates Jerseys . Pretty good hitting, too. Dan Haren pitched six innings and sparked the go-ahead rally with a single, leading Los Angeles to another win over the skidding Atlanta Braves, 4-2 on Tuesday night. Pirates Jerseys China . The 36-year-old Colts receiver is going back to the playoffs as a division champion. https://www.cheappiratesjerseys.us/ . While the pair of Spain internationals return, midfielder Xavi Hernandez will not be included in the squad after failing to recover from a muscle strain to his left leg. Pittsburgh Pirates Store . -- The San Francisco 49ers have re-signed cornerback Perrish Cox to a one-year contract. Pittsburgh Pirates Pro Shop . Felton was in court as the Manhattan district attorneys office outlined the agreement, which would resolve a gun case that arose amid the breakup of his marriage. Hes expected to admit June 30 to at least one charge, attempted criminal possession of a weapon -- he wont have to come to court to do so -- and get a $5,000 fine and 500 hours of community service. ST. JOHNS, N.L. -- The St. Johns IceCaps set a franchise record with seven straight wins Friday night, beating the Bridgeport Sound Tigers 3-2 in American Hockey League action. IceCaps head coach Keith McCambridge was happy with the result, but said the team isnt spending time thinking about records. "I wouldnt say were separating our shoulders patting ourselves on the back," McCambridge said. "Were happy we were able to get the win. "I like the fact that we put a lot of shots on the net and we had traffic. We were able to get a goal and build off thata And, we will take the seven (wins)." IceCaps defenceman Julian Melchiori scored his first goal of the season in the win. "I think its awesome," he said. "The team is rolling right now. Its all working for us. Hopefully we can keep rolling tomorrow and move up in the standings. Its good to contribute whenever you can and I was happy (to score)." The 22-year-old is in his second season with the IceCaps, and McCambridge said Melchiori is getting up to stride. "The season has been interesting for him," McCambridge said. "He had a strong year last year and then came back this season and any time he was able to start getting his feet underneath him and be playing strong, an injury would sset him back.dddddddddddd I really feel were starting to see him take strides to be a strong, potential NHL defenceman." Jerome Samson and Blair Riley also scored for St. Johns (35-19-4). Johan Sundstrom and Chris Langkow replied for the Sound Tigers (26-27-5). Samson opened the scoring for the IceCaps, scoring a power-play goal on a low wrister through traffic from the faceoff dot with 3:41 left in the first period. Melchiori doubled the lead, wiring home a crisp wrist shot from the point at the 14:25 mark of the second period. Kyle MacKinnon fanned on a shot and chased it to the net, tapping it in during the ensuing scramble to put St. Johns up 3-0, 1:13 into the third period. Sundstrom scored for Bridgeport, burying a wrist shot from the point which fooled IceCaps goalie Michael Hutchinson blocker side at the 3:08 mark of the third period. Langkow whacked in a loose puck on the doorstep to put the Sound Tigers within one with 2:10 left in the game. IceCaps forward Carl Klingberg left the game with just over a minute left after taking a knee-on-knee hit from Aaron Ness, who was served a five-minute kneeing penalty and a game misconduct. Klingberg will be further evaluated tomorrow. Bridgeport goalie Kevin Poulin made 36 saves. Hutchinson stopped 22 for the IceCaps. ' ' '