Packers escape with overtime win over Jets despite offensive struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 2:03 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
The Green Bay Packers rallied from a 10-point deficit to defeat the New York Jets 20-17 in overtime on September 20. The Packers, who struggled throughout the game with only 199 total yards and one successful third-down conversion, scored the last 13 points. Quarterback Jordan Love threw two touchdown passes, helping the Packers to overcome significant penalties and injuries, including the loss of Jayden Reed and Zach Bako-Bewele. Rookie Trey Smack kicked the winning field goal, capping a chaotic evening for the team. Green Bay's defense played a crucial role, limiting New York to just three points in the second half and forcing a punt in overtime.
- •Packers trailed 17-7 in the fourth quarter
- •Jordan Love threw two touchdown passes
- •Rookie Trey Smack kicked a 26-yard field goal for the win
- •Packers recorded only one third-down conversion
- •Green Bay's defense sacked Geno Smith twice in overtime
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Packers win bizarre overtime game despite almost impossible offensive stat
"Green Bay produced only one successful third-down conversion and fewer than 200 yards, yet somehow escaped with a victory.
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