Green Bay
Packers
1-0
14
FINAL
34
New York
Jets
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New York Jets secured a commanding 34-14 victory over the Green Bay Packers in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This win not only boosts the Jets' confidence but also sets the tone for their ambitions in the season ahead, while leaving the Packers searching for answers after a disappointing performance.
J.J. McCarthy led the Jets' offensive attack with two touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to capitalize on opportunities. Meanwhile, Breece Hall contributed significantly on the ground, amassing 60 rushing yards, and Christian Watson shined for Green Bay, racking up 99 receiving yards despite the loss. Jordan Love put up solid numbers with 284 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Jets' potent offense.
Defensively, the Jets were a force to be reckoned with, highlighted by Drew Sanders’ two sacks and Minkah Fitzpatrick’s two interceptions. These key defensive plays shifted momentum in favor of the Jets, particularly Fitzpatrick’s second interception, which halted a potential scoring drive for Green Bay and led to a touchdown on the ensuing possession. As the Jets maintained pressure on Love throughout the game, their defensive prowess was instrumental in securing this decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 33 | 18 | 55% | 284 | 2 | 3 | 65.7 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 18 | 8 | 44% | 215 | 2 | 0 | 125.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 14 | 60 | 4.3 | 20 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 9 | 9 | 1.0 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Pierre Strong Jr | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Watson | WR | 7 | 99 | 14.1 | 31 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 3 | 96 | 32.0 | 28 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 3 | 88 | 29.3 | 7 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 3 | 87 | 29.0 | 63 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 19 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Pierre Strong Jr | HB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 26 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 21 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Malik McClain | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Sanders | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Phillips | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will McDonald IV | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Oladapo | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Sanders | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 41 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

