Green Bay
Packers
0-1
2
FINAL
0
New York
Jets
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling defensive showdown, the Green Bay Packers narrowly defeated the New York Jets with a final score of 2-0 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. Both teams fought hard, but the Packers emerged victorious in what was a crucial early-season matchup.
Jordan Love was the standout performer for Green Bay, throwing for an impressive 406 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Complementing his aerial attack, running back Josh Jacobs contributed significantly with 117 rushing yards, while Christian Watson made a mark in the receiving game, racking up 176 yards to keep the Jets' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Packers capitalized on key moments, highlighted by Zaire Franklin's interception that stymied a potential Jets scoring drive. While the Jets' David Bailey recorded 1.5 sacks to put pressure on Love, it wasn't enough to shift the momentum. The game's turning point came when Love connected with Watson for a crucial touchdown in the second half, solidifying the Packers' lead and ultimately sealing the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 26 | 14 | 406 | 5 | 1 | 122.5 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 22 | 14 | 323 | 4 | 3 | 107.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 16 | 117 | 7.3 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 10 | 63 | 6.3 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Skyy Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Watson | WR | 5 | 176 | 35.2 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 6 | 167 | 27.8 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 4 | 133 | 33.3 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Niemann | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcelino McCrary-Ball | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Blake Grupe | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

