Green Bay
Packers
0-1
28
FINAL
29
New York
Jets
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 showdown, the New York Jets narrowly defeated the Green Bay Packers with a final score of 29-28. The victory was crucial for the Jets as they aim to build momentum early in the 2026 season. Both teams fought hard, but it was New York that ultimately emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
J.J. McCarthy was the standout performer for the Jets, throwing for an impressive 315 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense with precision. Adonai Mitchell also made significant contributions, racking up 121 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable target for McCarthy. While Christian McCaffrey managed only 38 rushing yards, his presence was felt in the passing game, allowing the Jets to keep their offensive rhythm.
Defensively, the Jets made critical plays that set the tone for their victory, highlighted by Davison Igbinosun's two interceptions, which proved to be game-changers. The Packers' defense, led by Micah Parsons with four tackles and a sack, struggled to contain the Jets' explosive aerial attack, which was a key factor in the outcome. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when McCarthy connected with Mitchell for a touchdown that ultimately sealed the win, illustrating how vital timely plays can be in close matchups.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 33 | 15 | 45% | 315 | 4 | 2 | 94.0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 31 | 16 | 52% | 239 | 4 | 3 | 77.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 9 | 38 | 4.2 | 18 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 8 | 18 | 2.3 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 3 | 121 | 40.3 | 42 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 7 | 103 | 14.7 | 75 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 22 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 38 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 22 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 21 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 18 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyler Scott | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Arian Smith | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty'Ron Hopper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcelino McCrary-Ball | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Kitan Oladapo | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

