Green Bay
Packers
1-0
14
FINAL
21
New York
Jets
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New York Jets topped the Green Bay Packers 21-14 in a tightly contested Week 2 matchup that showcased both teams' determination to establish momentum early in the 2026 season. With this victory, the Jets improve their record and send a strong message to the league about their playoff aspirations.
Packers quarterback Jordan Love led the charge offensively, throwing for 221 yards and two touchdowns, while Christian Watson was his favorite target, racking up 87 receiving yards. Running back Josh Jacobs contributed on the ground with 50 rushing yards, helping to keep the Packers competitive throughout the game. However, it wasn’t enough to secure a win as the Jets’ defense proved to be a formidable hurdle.
Defensively, the Jets made their mark, with David Onyemata anchoring the unit with three total tackles and two sacks, making it difficult for the Packers to establish a rhythm. The game’s turning point came late in the fourth quarter when D'Angelo Ponds intercepted two passes, including a crucial pick that halted a potential game-tying drive for Green Bay. The Jets' ability to create turnovers ultimately sealed the victory and showcased their defensive prowess.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 22 | 12 | 55% | 221 | 2 | 4 | 80.1 |
| Desmond Ridder | QB | 19 | 11 | 58% | 191 | 0 | 2 | 52.6 |
| Arian Smith | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 13 | 50 | 3.8 | 20 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 14 | 47 | 3.4 | 17 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Desmond Ridder | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 1 | -10 | -10.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Watson | WR | 2 | 87 | 43.5 | 2 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 38 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 66 | 0 | 59 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 1 | 50 | 50.0 | 45 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 12 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Arian Smith | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 22 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Isaiah Williams | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azareye'h Thomas | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Oladapo | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

