Packers rally to beat Jets with overtime field goal in New York
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 12:08 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
The Green Bay Packers defeated the New York Jets 20-17 in overtime at MetLife Stadium. The Jets held a 10-point lead at one point but struggled offensively, finishing with only 49 rushing yards. Geno Smith threw for 247 yards and a touchdown, while Jordan Love completed 16 of 29 passes for 145 yards and two touchdowns. After an early three-and-out in overtime by the Jets, Green Bay managed to advance downfield and secured the win with a 26-yard field goal from Trey Smack. Injuries plagued both teams, with Green Bay losing two players during the game.
- •Jets led by 10 but fell short in overtime.
- •Geno Smith throws touchdown but also faced aggressive Packers defense.
- •Jordan Love connects for two touchdowns despite early struggles.
- •Game featured injuries to key players on both teams.
- •Jets next play away against the Detroit Lions.
- 12:08 AMYahoo Sports — Jets OT loss to the Packers a massive missed opportunity, or a sign of changing expectations?
- 11:25 PMYahoo Sports — A 10-point lead with 11 minutes left quickly unravels in Jets' stunning overtime loss to Packers
- 9:48 PMYahoo Sports — Green Bay Packers clinch victory over Jets, Eagles beat Titans
- 9:29 PMYahoo Sports — Jets blow 10-point lead before Packers kick game-winning FG in OT
"NEW YORK — The rain poured. The New york Jets blew a 10-point lead. And Green Bay stunned them in overtime. On a soggy day at MetLife Stadium, the Packers (1-1) defeated the Jets (1-1), 20-17. Geno Smith completed 27 of 41 passes for 247 yards and a touchdown in the loss. Jordan Love completed 16 of 29 passes for 145 yards and two touchdowns. The Jets got the ball first in overtime, but two ...
"An overtime field goal was the difference as the Green Bay Packers clinched a 20-17 win over the New York Jets. The Jets had claimed a 17-7 lead at the beginning of the fourth quarter before Jordan Love threw for his second touchdown of the game and Trey Smack kicked a field goal to level at 17-17.
"The New York Jets knew they blew it. Instead, a fourth-quarter collapse and a 20-17 overtime loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday had the Jets frustrated that their home opener ended in disappointment. “We just have to close the game better,” quarterback Geno Smith said.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 12:08 AMJets OT loss to the Packers a massive missed opportunity, or a sign of changing expectations?
SNY's NFL Insider Connor Hughes breaks down the New York Jets' late-game collapse and overtime loss to the Green Bay Packers, particularly in regard to head coach Aaron Glenn's decision making.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 11:25 PMA 10-point lead with 11 minutes left quickly unravels in Jets' stunning overtime loss to Packers
The New York Jets knew they blew it. Instead, a fourth-quarter collapse and a 20-17 overtime loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday had the Jets frustrated that their home opener ended in disappointment. “We just have to close the game better,” quarterback Geno Smith said.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 9:48 PMGreen Bay Packers clinch victory over Jets, Eagles beat Titans
An overtime field goal was the difference as the Green Bay Packers clinched a 20-17 win over the New York Jets. The Jets had claimed a 17-7 lead at the beginning of the fourth quarter before Jordan Love threw for his second touchdown of the game and Trey Smack kicked a field goal to level at 17-17.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 9:29 PMJets blow 10-point lead before Packers kick game-winning FG in OT
NEW YORK — The rain poured. The New york Jets blew a 10-point lead. And Green Bay stunned them in overtime. On a soggy day at MetLife Stadium, the Packers (1-1) defeated the Jets (1-1), 20-17. Geno Smith completed 27 of 41 passes for 247 yards and a touchdown in the loss. Jordan Love completed 16 of 29 passes for 145 yards and two touchdowns. The Jets got the ball first in overtime, but two ...
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