Green Bay
Packers
1-0
49
FINAL
41
New York
Jets
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling shootout, the Green Bay Packers narrowly defeated the New York Jets, finishing the game with a final score of 49-41. Both teams were looking to establish early momentum in the 2026 season, but it was the Packers who ultimately emerged victorious in this Week 2 matchup.
Offensively, Jordan Love delivered a standout performance for Green Bay, throwing for five touchdowns while amassing 300 passing yards. Christian Watson was his top target, racking up 170 receiving yards, showcasing his speed and reliability downfield. Meanwhile, Geno Smith kept the Jets competitive with a staggering 400 passing yards, but it was Breece Hall's ground game that shined, as he rushed for 163 yards, providing a potent balance to the Jets' attack.
Defensively, the Packers were able to create key pressures, with Lukas Van Ness leading the charge with 2.5 sacks, which continuously disrupted the Jets' rhythm. The game’s turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Minkah Fitzpatrick intercepted a pass, giving the Jets a glimmer of hope, but Green Bay’s defense held firm to secure the win. Despite the high-scoring affair, it was the combination of timely defensive plays and explosive offensive production that ultimately sealed the Packers' victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geno Smith | QB | 29 | 16 | 55% | 400 | 3 | 3 | 95.0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 19 | 15 | 79% | 296 | 5 | 2 | 118.7 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 3 | 2 | 67% | 22 | 0 | 1 | 48.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 15 | 163 | 10.9 | 20 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 9 | 34 | 3.8 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Malik McClain | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Watson | WR | 6 | 170 | 28.3 | 50 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 3 | 141 | 47.0 | 61 | 2 | 91 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 8 | 120 | 15.0 | 30 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 3 | 103 | 34.3 | 61 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 28 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Ty'Ron Hopper | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

