Who the Experts Are Taking in Packers vs. Jets Week 2

The Green Bay Packers head into Week 2 looking to rebound after a gut-wrenching fourth-quarter collapse in their season opener. On Sunday, they’ll face off against a confident New York Jets team that’s off to a 1-0 start.

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For the Packers, it’s an opportunity to right the ship before panic begins to set in. Going back to last year, Green Bay has dropped six straight games, including the playoffs, and is in desperate need of a win.

Meanwhile, for the Jets, it’s a chance to begin the season 2-0 for the first time since 2015.

The Packers come into the matchup with plenty of questions, which has many experts believing that Sunday’s game will come down to the wire.

Packers vs. Jets Could Go Either Way, According to Experts

“The Packers better be careful here after the Week 1 collapse. The Jets had a good offensive balance in Week 1 with Geno Smith and Breece Hall, and Aaron Glenn will dial up the pressure on Jordan Love against a ragged Packers’ offensive line. If Green Bay doesn’t clean up the penalties (12 for 98 yards), then it could get dicey in the fourth quarter.” – Bill Bender, The Sporting News

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“A true toss-up in the Meadowlands goes to the team in green, er, white, who should benefit from a fan base that hasn’t been this hyped up for a Week 2 home game since the Rex Ryan era.” – Jeremy Bergman, NFL.com

“The Packers couldn’t establish a running game without Josh Jacobs, and their defense couldn’t generate meaningful pressure when it mattered most without Parsons. Both stars remain out, but this is still a considerably more talented roster than the Jets team that just upset the lousy Titans. Don’t be surprised if New York finds a way to keep it close, but I like the Packers to get back on track.” – Adam Kaufman, USA Today

“The positives for the Packers are that they finished the week fifth in defensive success rate and fifth in Net Yards per Play at +2.4. They outgained the Vikings 6.3 yards per play to 3.9 yards per play. Unfortunately, two turnovers and 12 penalties for 98 yards lost the game for them.” – Peter Dewey, SI.com

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This story was originally published September 20, 2026 at 8:14 AM.