Packers defeat Jets in overtime to improve to 1-1 in 2026 NFL season
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 4:36 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
The Green Bay Packers earned a 20-17 overtime victory against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 20, 2026. The game was marked by sloppy play, with the Packers accumulating just 199 total yards and committing 14 penalties. Despite challenges, including injuries to key players, the Packers rebounded from a six-game losing streak dating back to the previous season. Quarterback Jordan Love passed for two touchdowns, while return man Skyy Moore made significant contributions with 92 punt return yards. The Packers now prepare to face the Atlanta Falcons at home in their next matchup.
- •Packers are now 1-1 in the 2026 NFL season
- •Green Bay overcame 14 penalties and just 199 total yards
- •Jordan Love threw two touchdowns in the victory
- •Skyy Moore contributed significantly on special teams
- •Packers will host the Falcons next on Thursday Night Football
- 1:13 AMYahoo Sports — Packers news: Matt LaFleur gets brutally honest on GB's 'disgusting' third down woes
- 4:36 AMYahoo Sports — Packers’ Matt LaFleur Under Fire Despite Snapping Losing Streak
- 10:56 PMCBS NFL — Packers' Matt LaFleur should be feeling some heat amid sloppiness, ugly 1-1 start
"The Green Bay Packers are 1-1 on the season after earning a 20-17 overtime win over the New York Jets in Week 2. While the club got back in the win column, things haven’t quite been going smoothly offensively. One key issue has been third downs, and head coach Matt LaFleur already seems tired of the problems. The 46-year-old is not happy with his […] The post Packers news: Matt LaFleur gets brutally honest on GB's 'disgusting' third down woes appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"CBS Sports' Garrett Podell argued Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur should be feeling the heat after an ugly 1-1 start to the regular season. The post Packers’ Matt LaFleur Under Fire Despite Snapping Losing Streak appeared first on HEAVY.
"Despite being extended this offseason, LaFleur deserves some scrutiny for eye-popping, poor play
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 1:13 AMPackers news: Matt LaFleur gets brutally honest on GB's 'disgusting' third down woes
The Green Bay Packers are 1-1 on the season after earning a 20-17 overtime win over the New York Jets in Week 2. While the club got back in the win column, things haven’t quite been going smoothly offensively. One key issue has been third downs, and head coach Matt LaFleur already seems tired of the problems. The 46-year-old is not happy with his […] The post Packers news: Matt LaFleur gets brutally honest on GB's 'disgusting' third down woes appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 4:36 AMPackers’ Matt LaFleur Under Fire Despite Snapping Losing Streak
CBS Sports' Garrett Podell argued Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur should be feeling the heat after an ugly 1-1 start to the regular season. The post Packers’ Matt LaFleur Under Fire Despite Snapping Losing Streak appeared first on HEAVY.
- CBS NFLSep 20, 2026, 10:56 PMPackers' Matt LaFleur should be feeling some heat amid sloppiness, ugly 1-1 start
Despite being extended this offseason, LaFleur deserves some scrutiny for eye-popping, poor play
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