Our Packers vs Jets prediction leans to Green Bay, whose opener was better than the scoreline. Squawka Signal’s live read on this game, including where the value sits, updates on this page through the week.
The Green Bay Packers gained 419 yards at Minnesota and lost by 17. The New York Jets gained 367 at Tennessee and won by 13, holding the ball for almost 39 minutes. Consequently these two won and lost in opposite fashions.
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Packers vs Jets: our editor’s props
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Packers vs Jets: 2026 form so far
Both tables reward a closer look. One team lost while gaining the most yards of its weekend; the other won while converting two third downs in twelve.
| 2026 season to date | Packers | Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| Points for | 22 | 23 |
| Points against | 39 | 10 |
| Point differential | -17 | +13 |
| Total yards | 419 | 367 |
| Yards per play | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Third-down offense | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| Red-zone offense | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| Sacks recorded | 3 | 3 |
| Opponent passer rating | 102.6 | 80.2 |
Green Bay’s 6.3 yards a play was the higher figure, and 12 penalties for 98 yards was the more damaging one. The Jets, by contrast, gave up nothing at all.
Packers vs Jets injury report and team news
Christian Watson caught six for 147 yards and two touchdowns at Minnesota. Jordan Love completed half of his 42 attempts.
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Green Bay PackersNew York JetsWhere Packers vs Jets is decided
The Jets ran 39 times and held the ball for 38:46, which is how they won despite converting 16.7% of third downs. Green Bay conceded 107 rushing yards in Minnesota.
Green Bay’s passing game is the better unit on the evidence so far. Geno Smith threw for 215 without a touchdown; Jordan Love threw for 387 with two.
Nevertheless Green Bay took 12 penalties for 98 yards and turned it over twice. Discipline, rather than talent, is what cost them Week 1.
Players to watch
- Jordan Love (GB, QB): 387 passing yards and two touchdowns at Minnesota.
- Christian Watson (GB, WR): Six catches for 147 yards and two scores in the opener.
- Breece Hall (NYJ, RB): 22 carries for 102 yards and a touchdown against Tennessee.
- Garrett Wilson (NYJ, WR): Six catches for 79 yards from seven targets.
How to watch Packers vs Jets
The game kicks off at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, September 20 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. FOX carries it. This is one of the eight early Sunday kickoffs.
| Detail | Packers vs Jets |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, September 20, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT |
| Venue | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ |
| TV | FOX |
| Live stream | NFL Game Pass (DAZN) |
| Week | Week 2, 2026 NFL season |
Packers vs Jets prediction and score projection
Our Packers vs Jets prediction is a Green Bay win, 26-20. The Packers were the better side in defeat, and 12 penalties is a correctable problem.
The live win probability, meanwhile, updates on this page through the week.
Every fixture in the round is covered across our NFL hub, and Signal rates every Week 2 game the same way.
Packers vs Jets FAQ
Green Bay, despite the records. The Packers out-gained Minnesota by 180 yards in defeat.
1:00 PM ET on Sunday, September 20, which is 12:00 PM CT and 10:00 AM PT.
FOX has the game in the United States.
Green Bay lost 39-22 at Minnesota. The Jets won 23-10 at Tennessee.
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