NFL · Week 2 · Recap
Packers Beat Jets 20-17
The Green Bay Packers edged the New York Jets 20-17 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on Sunday, September 20, 2026 in NFL Week 2 action.
The game was tied 7-7 at halftime. The third quarter swung it: the Jets outscored their opponent 7-0.
The Packers move to 1-1, while the Jets fall to 1-1.
Top performers
Jordan Love (GB, QB): 16/29, 145 YDS, 2 TD
Kaleb Johnson (GB, RB): 8 CAR, 32 YDS
Matthew Golden (GB, WR): 4 REC, 58 YDS
Geno Smith (NYJ, QB): 27/41, 247 YDS, 1 TD
Breece Hall (NYJ, RB): 16 CAR, 29 YDS- Breece Hall (NYJ, RB): 5 REC, 63 YDS
Scoring summary
- Q2 9:35GBMarShawn Lloyd 6 Yd pass from Jordan Love7-0
- Q2 6:04NYJBraelon Allen 5 Yd Rush7-7
- Q3 2:30NYJGarrett Wilson 5 Yd pass from Geno Smith7-14
- Q4 11:04NYJJason Sanders 32 Yd Field Goal7-17
- Q4 7:58GBChristian Watson 3 Yd pass from Jordan Love14-17
- Q4 2:59GBTrey Smack 34 Yd Field Goal17-17
- Q5 5:23GBTrey Smack 26 Yd Field Goal20-17
Team stats
| GB | NYJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 199 | 285 |
| First downs | 16 | 21 |
| Third down | 1-9 | 8-19 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 26:57 | 37:40 |