
The Green Bay Packers return stateside to host the New York Jets. After an embarrassing loss last week to the New York Giants, a game where they would blow a 20-10 lead to lose 27-22, the Packers offense looks to get back to their winning ways and continue their journey to find the ever-elusive rhythm on offense. Meanwhile the defense, following a questionably coached game last week, will attempt to shut down a Jets offense that is 2-0 with Zach Wilson at quarterback this season.
The first half was ugly for both teams, a defensive slugfest in which both offenses could only muster a field goal each. The Packers offense struggled heavily to start the game, the Jets defense found a lot of success in pressuring Rodgers and getting him for multiple sacks. To join in the disaster was the special teams. In contrast to the much improved season they’ve been having, the special teams looked terrible today. Allowing not only a blocked field goal but also a blocked punt that was returned for a touchdown in the third quarter. In the first half the defense looked elite, holding the jets offense to only three points even when put in short field positions by offensive mishaps.
In the second half the floodgates opened, just not for the Packers. Breece Hall and the Jets rushing attack absolutely obliterated the Packers defense to the tune of 109 yards in the second half alone. While their pass defense was much improved compared to last week, it wasn’t enough as the run game was simply too effective against them, and they would allow 17 points in the second half. Those 17 points, and the extra seven off of the blocked punt touchdown in the 3rd quarter were too much for the Packers offense to overcome, who would continue to struggle like they have all year, save for one drive that ended with a 25-yard touchdown pass to Allen Lazard. Simply put, the Jets dominated the Packers in the second half on their way to a 24-10 win, handing Rodgers his first regular season loss at Lambeau in 15 games.
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