Green Bay
Packers
0-1
32
FINAL
40
New York
Jets
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown at MetLife Stadium, the New York Jets defeated the Green Bay Packers 40-32 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. Both teams came into the game looking to establish their dominance early in the season, but it was the Jets who ultimately emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Mark Sanchez led the charge for New York, throwing for an impressive 402 yards, while Dustin Keller was his favorite target, racking up 142 receiving yards. The Jets' balanced attack was complemented by opportunistic play from their defense, while Aaron Rodgers kept pace for the Packers with three touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Jets were anchored by David Harris, who recorded 3.5 sacks, putting relentless pressure on Rodgers throughout the game. The turning point came in the fourth quarter, when Harris's sack led to a fumble, allowing the Jets to capitalize and extend their lead. While the Packers fought hard, it was the Jets' ability to make critical plays on both sides of the ball that ultimately sealed their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Sanchez | QB | 24 | 15 | 63% | 402 | 3 | 2 | 111.1 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 22 | 10 | 45% | 260 | 3 | 2 | 90.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Jones-Drew | HB | 14 | 47 | 3.4 | 22 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| LaDainian Tomlinson | HB | 8 | 17 | 2.1 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| John Conner | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mark Sanchez | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Keller | TE | 5 | 142 | 28.4 | 81 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jordy Nelson | WR | 6 | 136 | 22.7 | 24 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Jermichael Finley | TE | 3 | 109 | 36.3 | 66 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Plaxico Burress | WR | 1 | 95 | 95.0 | 51 | 1 | 95 | 0 |
| Santonio Holmes | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 8 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Patrick Turner | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 6 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| LaDainian Tomlinson | HB | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 31 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Donald Driver | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Matthews | REDG | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Harris | LEDG | 3 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Pace | REDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Collins | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Orakpo | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Cromartie | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Donald Strickland | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| LaRon Landry | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jim Leonhard | FS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Wilson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sam Shields | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brodney Pool | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Dugger | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| M.D. Jennings | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Jones | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Pickett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Crosby | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 58 |
| Timothy Masthay | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 52 |

