Green Bay
Packers
1-0
17
FINAL
38
New York
Jets
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 2 matchup, the New York Jets topped the Green Bay Packers with a final score of 38-17, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their early-season momentum. With both teams looking to establish their identity in the 2026 season, the Jets' victory sends a clear message to the league as they continue to build on their strengths.
Geno Smith led the charge for New York, throwing for 216 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Meanwhile, Breece Hall was a force on the ground, amassing 151 rushing yards and keeping the Packers' defense on its heels throughout the game. The Jets' offensive balance proved to be too much for Green Bay to handle, allowing them to maintain control from start to finish.
Defensively, the Jets made significant contributions to the outcome, highlighted by Will McDonald IV's two sacks and Andre Cisco's interception. The turning point came in the second quarter when Cisco's pick deep in Jets territory halted a promising Packers drive, allowing New York to extend their lead. The combination of timely defensive plays and an explosive offense ultimately sealed the win for the Jets, confirming their status as a team to watch this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geno Smith | QB | 27 | 13 | 48% | 216 | 3 | 0 | 112.5 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 17 | 6 | 35% | 193 | 2 | 2 | 78.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 18 | 151 | 8.4 | 30 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 11 | 56 | 5.1 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Watson | WR | 3 | 99 | 33.0 | 58 | 0 | 76 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 2 | 77 | 38.5 | 50 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 48 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | 34 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 21 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 35 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 29 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joseph Ossai | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harrison Phillips | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Sanders | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 33 |
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 36 |

