Matt LaFleur’s Green Bay Packers struggled to move the ball in Week 2, finishing with fewer than 200 total yards in their 20-17 win over the New York Jets. Green Bay’s defense, led by Lukas Van Ness, made up for the offensive struggles and kept the team in position to escape with the victory. Jordan Love also had a quieter outing than usual after seeing favorite target Jayden Reed suffer a frightening injury.
After the game, Love addressed the media and explained what led to the unexpected physical reaction he experienced during the contest.
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“Love said he kept trying to shake out his right hand because he got hit in the elbow and had some numbness,” ESPN’s Rob Demovsky wrote on his post on X (formerly Twitter).
Jordan Love’s rough night with the Packers
Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) throws the ball as the New York Jets defend during a game at MetLife Stadium, Sep 20, 2026, East Rutherford, NJ, USA.
With Reed sidelined, Love relied on several other targets to move the Packers’ passing game forward. Matthew Golden led the group with four catches for 58 yards, while Christian Watson also made four receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown.
Seven different Packers recorded a reception as Green Bay overcame just 63 rushing yards to defeat Aaron Glenn’s Jets in overtime.
Sep 20, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) in shot gun formation against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Jordan Love may not enter Week 3 at full strength, but Green Bay has plenty of playmakers capable of easing the burden on its quarterback. The Packers will look to lean on that depth when the Atlanta Falcons visit in the next game.
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Sep 20, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Packers defensive end Lukas Van Ness (90) celebrates a fourth down defensive stop New York Jets during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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