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Jets prepare to use blitz against Packers in Week 2 matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 8:02 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Jets prepare to use blitz against Packers in Week 2 matchup

Summary

The New York Jets are set to face the Green Bay Packers in their Week 2 matchup. After Green Bay's Week 1 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, where they struggled with pass protection under heavy blitzing, Jets coach Aaron Glenn is expected to implement a similar strategy. Brian Flores' Vikings defense blitzed over 80% of the time, leading to four sacks and 15 quarterback hits on Jordan Love. As the Jets prepare, they aim to exploit the Packers' vulnerabilities in protection, a focus of their game planning heading into Sunday’s game.

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By the Numbers

•Jets face Packers in Week 2 on September 20, 2026.
•Packers struggled with pass protection in Week 1 against Vikings.
•Vikings blitzed more than 80% of the time, causing problems for Jordan Love.
•Jets expected to use a heavy blitz strategy against Green Bay.

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8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Jets vs. Packers Week 2 Preview: How to beat Green Bay with the blitz

What they're saying

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What went wrong for the Green Bay Packers in pass protection in their Week 1 loss to the Minnesota Vikings? You could answer, “Pretty much everything.” Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores blitzed the Packers over 80 percent of the time. The results were 4 sacks and 15 quarterback hits on Jordan Love. We can’t find […]
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