Jets lose to Packers 20-17 in overtime at MetLife Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 8:51 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
The New York Jets fell to the Green Bay Packers, 20-17, in overtime on September 20 at MetLife Stadium. Despite leading in the second half, the Jets couldn't maintain control, allowing the Packers to tie the game late in the fourth quarter. The Jets' special teams struggled at critical moments and a failed fourth-down play ultimately contributed to their loss. This defeat marks the Jets' first loss of the season, dropping them to 1-1.
- •Jets lost to the Packers 20-17 in overtime on September 20.
- •Geno Smith's performance improved, but Jets struggled in special teams.
- •Packers capitalized on Jets' mistakes, including a late fourth-down failure.
- •Both teams committed numerous penalties, affecting game flow.
- •The loss leaves the Jets with a 1-1 record for the season.
- 8:51 PMYahoo Sports — 5 things we learned about NY Jets' crushing OT loss to Packers
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