Green Bay
Packers
1-0
56
FINAL
42
New York
Jets
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Green Bay Packers outlasted the New York Jets with a final score of 56-42, showcasing their offensive prowess in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts the Packers' confidence but also places them firmly in the early playoff conversation.
Leading the charge for Green Bay was Malik Willis, who put on a dazzling performance with 640 passing yards and six touchdown passes. He also contributed on the ground, rushing for 72 yards, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba emerged as his favorite target, racking up an impressive 269 receiving yards. This dynamic offensive display proved too much for the Jets to handle.
Defensively, the Packers made key plays to secure the win, highlighted by Taron Johnson's interception. Justin Reid led the team with seven total tackles, helping to contain the Jets' explosive offense. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Willis connected with Smith-Njigba for a crucial touchdown, extending the lead and forcing the Jets to play catch-up, ultimately sealing the game for Green Bay.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 44 | 31 | 70% | 640 | 6 | 0 | 152.4 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 50 | 39 | 78% | 499 | 6 | 2 | 131.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 9 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 12 | 30 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 14 | 269 | 19.2 | 63 | 4 | 30 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 11 | 255 | 23.2 | 88 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 9 | 136 | 15.1 | 23 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 5 | 105 | 21.0 | 44 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 6 | 92 | 15.3 | 23 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 8 | 89 | 11.1 | 18 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 99 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 8 | 62 | 7.8 | 28 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Mo Alie-Cox | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tatum Bethune | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Darrick Forrest | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |

