Green Bay
Packers
1-0
24
FINAL
21
New York
Jets
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Green Bay Packers narrowly defeated the New York Jets, 24-21, in a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the year, this contest proved pivotal for their playoff aspirations.
Cade Klubnik showcased his talent for the Jets, throwing for 316 yards and three touchdowns, but it was Josh Jacobs who led the Packers' ground game with 86 rushing yards. Matthew Golden had a standout performance for New York, racking up an impressive 161 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, Micah Parsons was a force for Green Bay, recording eight tackles and an astounding 6.5 sacks, putting constant pressure on Klubnik. The turning point came in the second half when Lewis Cine intercepted a crucial pass, shifting the momentum back to the Packers and sealing their victory. The Packers' defense stepped up in key moments, making the difference in a tightly contested game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 25 | 13 | 52% | 316 | 3 | 2 | 103.7 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 19 | 11 | 58% | 220 | 2 | 3 | 94.0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 8 | 86 | 10.8 | 48 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 11 | 38 | 3.5 | 18 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | FB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Golden | WR | 3 | 161 | 53.7 | 47 | 3 | 64 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 52 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 24 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 66 | 66.0 | 17 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 44 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | TE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 6 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 8 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Grupe | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 24 |

