Green Bay
Packers
0-1
26
FINAL
15
New York
Jets
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 2 matchup, the Green Bay Packers topped the New York Jets 26-15, continuing their strong start to the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish dominance early in the year, the Packers' performance secured their momentum heading into the next game.
Offensively, it was a standout day for Matthew Golden, who racked up 105 receiving yards, making crucial catches to keep drives alive. Josh Jacobs contributed significantly on the ground with 61 rushing yards, providing balance to the Packers' attack. Although Aaron Rodgers of the Jets threw for 268 yards and one touchdown, it wasn't enough to overcome Green Bay's offensive efficiency.
Defensively, the Packers made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Edgerrin Cooper's interception was a turning point, halting a promising Jets drive and allowing the Packers to extend their lead. Additionally, Warren Brinson's sack showcased Green Bay's ability to pressure the quarterback, ultimately limiting the Jets' scoring opportunities throughout the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 42 | 24 | 268 | 1 | 2 | 64.3 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 30 | 21 | 219 | 1 | 0 | 101.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 16 | 61 | 3.8 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 8 | 32 | 4.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 10 | 14 | 1.4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Golden | WR | 10 | 105 | 10.5 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 7 | 100 | 14.3 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Tim Patrick | WR | 6 | 45 | 7.5 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Warren Brinson | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joseph Ossai | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiko Mauigoa | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 4 | 4 | 2 | 42 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 54 |

