Green Bay
Packers
1-0
42
FINAL
18
New York
Jets
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 2 showdown, the Green Bay Packers topped the New York Jets with a commanding 42-18 victory. This win not only boosts the Packers' early season momentum but also highlights their offensive firepower as they look to establish themselves as contenders in the 2026 season.
Quarterback Jordan Love led the charge for Green Bay, throwing for three touchdowns while showcasing impressive chemistry with his receivers. Running back Josh Jacobs added to the offensive onslaught, racking up 123 rushing yards and keeping the Jets' defense on their heels. On the other side, Geno Smith put up respectable numbers with 309 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to close the gap as the Packers pulled ahead.
Defensively, the Packers made crucial stops, highlighted by Brandon Cisse's interception that shifted momentum in their favor. Although Demario Davis of the Jets stood out with nine tackles and a sack, the Green Bay defense was able to contain the Jets when it mattered most. The turning point came late in the second quarter, when Cisse's pick set up a quick touchdown, effectively sealing the Jets' fate and allowing the Packers to run away with the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geno Smith | QB | 46 | 23 | 50% | 309 | 0 | 1 | 62.6 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 31 | 18 | 58% | 241 | 3 | 0 | 115.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 24 | 123 | 5.1 | 32 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 10 | 48 | 4.8 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | — | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 6 | 6 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 9 | 138 | 15.3 | 30 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 7 | 114 | 16.3 | 22 | 1 | 31 | 1 |
| Tim Patrick | WR | 6 | 87 | 14.5 | 9 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 15 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Josh Whyle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremy Ruckert | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joseph Ossai | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcelino McCrary-Ball | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty'Ron Hopper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Welch | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23 |

