Green Bay Packers at New York Jets: Week 2 Game Guide (2026)
Green Bay Packers at New York Jets is Green Bay's away game for Week 2 of the 2026 season on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM PT at MetLife Stadium. Current status: Green Bay 20, New York Jets 17. This page keeps the confirmed game facts and any maintained preview or recap together at the same URL.
Game facts
Confirmed details for Green Bay Packers at New York Jets. NFL scheduling details can change; this page omits unverified broadcast and game-day information.
- Matchup
- Green Bay Packers at New York Jets
- Season and week
- 2026 · Week 2
- Date
- Pacific kickoff
- Venue
- MetLife Stadium
- Home/away
- Green Bay away game
- Game status
- Final
- Final score
- Green Bay 20, New York Jets 17
Broadcast Information
- Kickoff
- 10:00 AM PT
- Local TV
- FOX
- Stream
- FOX One · NFL+ · NFL Sunday Ticket by YouTube
FOX: Local TV broadcast for Packers at Jets in the New York market and the Packers’ listed game guide.
FOX One: The Jets say FOX One subscribers can watch live local games across devices.
NFL+: The Jets say NFL+ lets fans watch live local regular-season games and primetime games on phone and tablet.
NFL Sunday Ticket by YouTube: Listed on the Packers’ ways-to-watch page as a streaming option for this game.
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Game Day Guide
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Packers fans headed to MetLife Stadium should plan around two big realities for this game: entry is mobile-ticket only, and the Jets are staging their first-ever White Out, with white towels distributed at the gates while supplies last. For a smooth day, the simplest arrival plan is public transit through Penn Station New York to Secaucus Junction and then the Meadowlands shuttle train, or a pre-paid parking permit if you are driving. In Green Bay, the useful viewing fallback is a regular sports bar rather than a confirmed Packers-specific watch party; Titletown Brewing’s Tap Room is a standing place to watch the game on big screens. Keep your ticket, parking pass and bag size in line with the stadium rules before you leave. View Game Day Guide
Packers fans headed to MetLife Stadium should plan around two big realities for this game: entry is mobile-ticket only, and the Jets are staging their first-ever White Out, with white towels distributed at the gates while supplies last. For a smooth day, the simplest arrival plan is public transit through Penn Station New York to Secaucus Junction and then the Meadowlands shuttle train, or a pre-paid parking permit if you are driving. In Green Bay, the useful viewing fallback is a regular sports bar rather than a confirmed Packers-specific watch party; Titletown Brewing’s Tap Room is a standing place to watch the game on big screens. Keep your ticket, parking pass and bag size in line with the stadium rules before you leave.
Important Alerts
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White Out game-day theme
This is the Jets’ first-ever White Out. Fans are encouraged to wear white, and white towels will be handed out at the gates while supplies last. Plan your outfit and arrival accordingly if you want to participate in the theme.
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General guidance: Mobile ticket entry only
MetLife says tickets are accessible by mobile device only, and the Jets say secure digital tickets are the only entry method for home games. Make sure your phone is charged and your ticket is loaded before you travel.
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General guidance: Parking requires a pre-paid permit
The Jets say parking is permit-only and the pass should be printed before arrival; mobile parking passes are not available to download until the week of the game. Do not count on buying regular stadium parking on arrival.
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General guidance: Postgame rideshare delays are common
MetLife’s general parking guidance says rideshare pickup is in Lot E, with drop-off on the roadway between Lots D and E, and waits can exceed two hours after the event because of surge pricing and crowds.
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Getting There
NJ TRANSIT rail via Secaucus Junction
Best fit for fans who want the most straightforward public-transit trip from Manhattan or nearby rail connections.
NJ TRANSIT says the fastest and most cost-effective route is Penn Station New York to Secaucus Junction, then a transfer to the shuttle train to Meadowlands Station. The Meadowlands Rail Line normally operates for major MetLife events, including Jets and Giants home games.
Transportation detailsCoach USA 351 Meadowlands Express
Good for fans starting near Midtown Manhattan who prefer a direct bus option rather than the rail transfer.
NJ TRANSIT’s Meadowlands page says the Coach USA 351 Meadowlands Express runs from the Port Authority Bus Terminal to MetLife Stadium for major events.
Transportation detailsRideshare to MetLife Stadium
Useful if you are not driving and want door-to-door arrival, but it is best for fans who can tolerate a difficult postgame pickup.
MetLife says rideshare drop-off is on the roadway between Lots D and E, with pickup in Lot E. The stadium warns that event-day waits can be long and surge pricing often applies after the game.
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Parking
Pre-paid permit parking
The Jets say all on-site parking requires a pre-paid permit and that passes should be printed before arrival. Parking lots open five hours before kickoff, and the team recommends arriving early if you want time to tailgate or move through the plaza before entry.
Parking detailsPermit zones by pass type
Jets parking guidance says Gold permits cover lots including B, D, J, K, L, M, P, Deck A and lots near American Dream, while Platinum permits cover Lots E, F, G or S. Permit numbers do not guarantee a specific space.
Parking detailsLot circulation and arrival planning
MetLife says circulation between parking lots is not permitted, so choose the right lot before you park. General-seating ticket holders are directed to the lots closest to their point of entry into the sports complex.
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Game Day Timeline
Typical: 5 hours before kickoff
Parking lots open
The Jets say parking lots open five hours before kickoff. For this game, that is the earliest parking window and the best time to arrive if you want tailgating time or a less rushed walk to the gates.
Typical: 1 hour before kickoff
Recommended entry window
The Jets’ gameday guidance says fans should enter one hour before kickoff for expedited entry and should use the gate listed on the ticket.
12:00 p.m. EDT
Be in your seat
The Jets say fans should be in their seats no later than noon for this 1:00 p.m. EDT kickoff.
Typical: After the game
Return-trip congestion
Plan extra time after the final whistle. MetLife says lot closures occur two hours after the end of the game, and rideshare waits can be long as traffic clears.
Tailgates & Pregame
Official listing
Jets Tailgate Zone
Location: Outside the Verizon and MetLife Gates
Starts: Check venue for this game
The Jets’ gameday guide lists a Tailgate Zone with activations and giveaways. It is an official pregame area tied to this game, separate from private tailgates in the parking lots.
Event detailsOfficial listing
Recurring option: Standard parking-lot tailgating
Location: MetLife Stadium parking lots
Starts: Check venue for this game
MetLife says tailgating is generally permitted in the parking lots unless otherwise designated. The Jets say fans must tailgate in the same parking space occupied by the vehicle, so keep your setup confined to your own spot.
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Watch Parties
Viewing option: Titletown Brewing Co. Tap Room
Location: 320 N. Broadway, Green Bay
Starts: Check venue for this game
A standing Green Bay viewing spot with sports on the big screens. This is a regular bar/restaurant option, not a confirmed Packers-Jets watch party.
Event detailsViewing option: Titletown Brewing Co. Sky Lounge
Location: 320 N. Broadway, Green Bay
Starts: Check venue for this game
Another Titletown room used for watching games; the venue says guests can watch the game here. Good fallback if you want a familiar Packers-friendly place near downtown.
Event detailsViewing option: Titletown watch-party venue as a recurring football destination
Location: Titletown, near Lambeau Field, Green Bay
Starts: Check venue for this game
Titletown’s event pages show the venue is used for Packers-oriented gatherings, but no separate Packers-Jets watch party was confirmed in the supplied reporting for this matchup. Treat it as a likely gathering place, not a booked event.
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Stadium Tips
Bring only the right-size bag
MetLife’s bag policy allows a clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag no larger than 12" x 12" x 6", or a small clutch bag up to 4.5" x 6.5". Anything larger risks slowing your entry.
Official informationMobile ticket and phone backup
Tickets are mobile-only. If your phone battery dies or your device fails, the Jets say fans can go to the New York Jets Box Office Trailers to the right of the MetLife Gate for help.
Official informationUse the gate listed on your ticket
The Jets say fans should enter through the gate listed on the ticket and arrive early for the smoothest entry. That matters because the White Out giveaway is tied to the gates and supplies are limited.
Official informationExpect a cashless, app-based day
MetLife’s event guidance emphasizes digital ticketing and app-based management. If you are parking, use the parking pass format required by the Jets and make sure it is printed before you leave.
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Final
Final score and recap
Green Bay Packers 20, New York Jets 17
The Green Bay Packers defeated the New York Jets 20-17 in overtime on September 20, securing the result with a 3-0 scoring edge in the extra period. Green Bay did not produce a large offensive total, but two touchdown passes, productive special teams and a defense that repeatedly disrupted the Jets gave the Packers enough to win a close Week 2 game at MetLife Stadium. The quarter-by-quarter scoring shows how narrow the margin remained. The teams were scoreless after the first quarter and tied 7-7 at halftime. New York scored the only seven points of the third quarter, while Green Bay answered with a 10-3 advantage in the fourth to make it 17-17. The Packers then supplied the game’s only overtime points. Those figures establish the comeback in broad terms without identifying individual drives or scoring order within each period. Jordan Love finished 16 of 29 for 145 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. His 5.0 yards per attempt and 40.3 QBR reflect an uneven passing performance, and he was sacked three times for nine yards in losses. Still, both Green Bay touchdowns came through the passing game, and avoiding an interception mattered in a contest decided by three points. Love also recorded a fumble but did not lose it. Matthew Golden provided the Packers’ largest receiving contribution, catching four of six targets for 58 yards. His 14.5 yards per reception led Green Bay’s listed receivers, and his longest gain was 18 yards. Christian Watson caught four passes for 41 yards and one touchdown, although those catches came on 11 targets. MarShawn Lloyd accounted for the other receiving touchdown among his two catches for six yards. The supporting production was modest: Tucker Kraft had 15 yards on two receptions, Skyy Moore added six yards on two catches and Jayden Reed had one four-yard reception. The supplied rushing lines show Green Bay distributing limited production among several backs. Kaleb Johnson gained 32 yards on eight carries, an average of 4.0 per attempt, while Lloyd had 20 yards on six carries and Chris Brooks added 11 yards on four attempts. Lloyd’s lost fumble was Green Bay’s clearest documented offensive mistake. The available numbers do not support describing the running game as a dominant element; rather, the Packers won despite relatively small individual rushing totals and a passing attack that averaged only five yards per attempt. Green Bay’s defense had a stronger statistical case. Jets quarterback Geno Smith completed 27 of 41 passes for 247 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions, but he took four sacks for 29 lost yards. Lukas Van Ness led the pressure with 1.5 sacks and four quarterback hits while also recording 10 tackles and three tackles for loss. Edgerrin Cooper added a sack, eight tackles and three tackles for loss. Rookie Dani Dennis-Sutton contributed a half-sack and two quarterback hits, with Brandon Cisse and Barryn Sorrell also credited with half-sacks. The Packers also limited the Jets’ featured rushing lines. Breece Hall managed 29 yards on 16 carries, just 1.8 per attempt, and Braelon Allen had seven yards on five attempts, although Allen scored a rushing touchdown. New York found more room through the air: Hall caught all five of his targets for 63 yards, Adonai Mitchell also had 63 yards on six receptions, and Garrett Wilson produced five catches for 57 yards and a touchdown. In the secondary, Evan Williams recorded 10 tackles and two passes defended, while Javon Bullard had seven tackles, two tackles for loss and two passes defended. Special teams supplied some of Green Bay’s best field-position production. Moore returned four kickoffs for 116 yards, averaging 29.0, and four punts for 92 yards, averaging 23.0 with a long return of 63 yards. Punter Daniel Whelan averaged 54.0 gross yards across six punts, placed three inside the 20 and recorded a long of 66. Rookie kicker Trey Smack made both field-goal attempts, with a long of 34 yards, and both extra points for eight total points. New York’s Jason Sanders was also perfect, making a 32-yard field goal and two extra points. The useful takeaway for Green Bay is that the victory came from complementary contributions rather than offensive volume. Love threw two touchdowns without an interception, the defense generated four sacks and held Hall to 1.8 yards per carry, and the kicking and return units delivered clean, productive lines. The concerns are equally visible: 145 passing yards, three sacks allowed, a lost fumble and modest rushing output left little margin. Even so, the Packers produced the game’s only overtime points and left New York with a verified 20-17 win.
- Jordan Love threw two touchdowns without an interception, completing 16 of 29 passes for 145 yards in Green Bay’s overtime victory.
- Lukas Van Ness posted 1.5 sacks, four quarterback hits, 10 tackles and three tackles for loss as Green Bay sacked Geno Smith four times.
- Skyy Moore totaled 208 return yards, while Trey Smack made both field goals and both extra points for eight points.
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