Two long-standing trends -- the Packers' run of avoiding losing streaks and the Jets' inability to string together a three-game winning streak -- have come to an end as New York snapped Green Bay's 15-game, regular-season winning streak at Lambeau Field with a 27-10 win Sunday. The Jets have their first three-game winning streak since Weeks 10-12 in the 2019 season.
The Packers had multiple streaks snapped: their second-longest home regular-season winning streak at Lambeau Field in franchise history, their 12-game winning streak -- straight up and against the spread -- after a loss (the longest streak by any team since the 1970 AFL/NFL merger). Also, Green Bay now has its first losing streak of the Matt LaFleur era, since 2019.
The Jets defense had Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense without any type of rhythm all afternoon. Green Bay's 13 drives included five punts, a blocked field goal, a lost fumble, three turnovers on downs and a blocked punt returned for touchdown. Green Bay had a punt and field goal blocked in the same game for the first time since they did so against the San Francisco 49ers in the 2021 NFC divisional round last season.
New York's three-game winning streak coincides with quarterback Zach Wilson's return from a knee injury, averaging 29.3 points per game with him at the helm this season since Week 4. They had averaged only 17.3 points per game under the stewardship of 37-year-old backup quarterback Joe Flacco in the first three weeks of the 2022 season. Wilson is the first Jets quarterback to win his first three starts of a season since Mark Sanchez in 2009, the first season of New York's consecutive AFC title game appearances.
Breece Hall had another standout performance a week after setting the Jets' rookie scrimmage yards record with 197 against the Dolphins in Week 5. He totaled 116 rushing yards and a touchdown on 20 carries this week with his 34-yard rushing touchdown effectively serving as the knockout punch against a struggling Packers bunch on both sides of the ball. Hall has become the first Jets rookie with a rushing touchdown in three games in a row since Tony Pagie in the 1984 season.
Now, the Jets are multiple games above .500 for the first time since the 2015 season when they went 10-6 with head coach Todd Bowles and quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick leading the way.
After winning 13 games in each of LaFleur's first three seasons, Green Bay has matched its loss total (three) from the 2019 and 2020 seasons (finished 13-3 in both years), and the Packers are one defeat away from equaling their losses amount from their 13-4 campaign a year ago.
The Jets were simply the stronger team, literally, on both sides of the ball. New York's offensive coordinator, Mike LaFleur, Matt's younger brother, dialed up an offense that outran the Packers 179-60. The Green Bay's offensive line struggled all day to generate any push off the line of scrimmage. Gang Green sacked Rodgers four times, tied for his season-high that occurred in Week 1 at the Minnesota Vikings, and left him flummoxed when dropping back to pass all day. Defensive tackle Quinnen Williams was the Jets' X factor on Sunday, putting together a performance reminiscent of Aaron Donald with five tackles, five quarterback pressures, and a career-high two sacks. With a defense and running game like this, the Jets could shake up the AFC's hierarchy this season.
The Packers still look like they haven't figured out their best mode of attack offensively since losing All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders in the offense. Their only touchdown was a deep-shot, 25-yard passing touchdown from Rodgers to wide receiver Allen Lazard, but other than that, they showed no consistency on offense. Too many drives stalled out at the edge of field goal range thanks to the timing between Rodgers and his receivers being just a little bit off or because they allowed untimely sacks as Rodgers scanned the field. The Packers have soul-searching to do on offense, and it needs to happen quickly. Otherwise, the franchise is in jeopardy of squandering what could be the final season of their future first-ballot Hall of Fame quarterback's career.
Defensively, the team kept Zach Wilson in check, limiting him to 110 passing yards on 10 of 18 passing. However, the Packers are allowing 135.2 rushing yards per game, which ranks in the bottom 10 of the entire league. Green Bay has six first-round picks starting defensively, they're not lacking in talent. Defensive coordinator Joe Berry's zone-based scheme has led to the defense lacking when needing to come up and stop the run. Significant changes need to be made, otherwise the Packers could be in the market for a new defensive play-caller next offseason.
The Jets' six-play, 55-yard touchdown drive that was capped by Hall's 34-yard rushing touchdown put a stake through the heart of the Packers even though it concluded on the first play of the fourth quarter. Green Bay had just scored its first touchdown, a 25-yard strike from Rodgers to Lazard, which trimmed the New York lead to 17-10. Hall's burst all the way down the field that pushed the Jets' lead back to 14 gave the rest of the game a feeling of inevitability. The Packers proceeded to then turn the ball over on downs on their final two possessions.
Special teams has been the Packers' weak spot for the last few seasons, an area that appeared much improved under coordinator Rich Bisaccia, the Raiders' interim head coach who led the team to the playoffs after Jon Gruden's firing a year ago. However, the same blocking issues on both field goals and punts remain. The Jets blocking a Packers punt and returning it 20 yards for a touchdown was a nearly identical play to the 49ers' blocked punt and subsequent return touchdown in last year's playoffs. The play led to New York's first 14-point lead of the game, one they never relinquished.
From here, the Jets will head west for a road game against former Packers offensive coordinator and now-Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett in Denver. As for the Packers, they hit the road to play the wounded Washington Commanders. Quarterback Carson Wentz suffered a fractured finger on his throwing hand on "Thursday Night Football" against the Chicago Bears, so the Packers could face either Taylor Heinicke or rookie Sam Howell.
Jordan Love now enters the game for the Packers after the Jets' 23-yard field goal puts them up 27-10 to seal the road victory, what will be their third win in a row for the first time since the 2019 season. Love's drive ends in a turnover on downs, and the Jets improve to 3-0 with Zach Wilson at quarterback this season.
A holding penalty followed by three consecutive Aaron Rodgers incompletions derail the Packers' latest drive. They reached the Jets 37, but they can't do enough to get points. The Jets are in a good spot, leading 24-10 with 9:12 left to play, against a Packers attack that can't find any rhythm.
The highest-drafted running back in the 2022 NFL Draft, Breece Hall, punctuates the Jets' drive with a 34-yard rushing touchdown. A great response by New York after the Packers scored their first touchdown on the previous possession. The rookie has rushing touchdowns in three straight games, making him the first Jets first-year player to do so since Tony Paige in 1984 . 24-10 Jets with 14:52 left to play at Lambeau Field.
For seemingly the first time today, Aaron Rodgers completed one of his patented down-the-sideline deep ball throws to wide receiver Allen Lazard for a 25-yard touchdown. Green Bay somehow still in the ballgame despite feeling like they're down three scores. The Jets lead 17-10 with 2:30 left in the third quarter.
Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams has made an Aaron Donald-like impact on the game today. Eight tackles, a forced fumble, and now a sack of Rodgers on third-and-seven. The ensuing Packers punt is blocked and returned 20 yards for a touchdown. Things are turning sour for the home team at Lambeau Field, trailing 17-3 with 5:43 left in the third quarter.
The Jets appeared to have broken the Packers' resolve on the final two plays of their four-play, 74-yard touchdown drive. New York wide receiver Corey Davis beat Packers cornerback Eric Stokes off the line off scrimmage for a 41-yard deep reception down the right sideline.
The Jets were in the end zone on the next play off a wide receiver reverse from speedster Braxton Berrios. The first touchdown of the gam has New York out in front 10-3 with 8:11 left in the third quarter.
The Jets overwhelm the Packers up front and throw Aaron Rodgers down to the ground for his third sack taken today. One first down and a punt on Green Bay's opening possession of the second half. Score knotted at 3 with 10:21 in the third quarter as the Jets take over on their own 26.
The Packers continue to hold the Jets in check on third down with cornerback Jaire Alexander batting away a throw from Zach Wilson to Garrett Wilson. New York has punted on six of their first eight drives, and the Packers will start their first drive of the third quarter from their own 28.
Aaron Rodgers completes all five passes on a drive that started with 31 seconds left on the Green Bay 43, and the Packers are able to tie the game as kicker Mason Crosby hits a 29-yarder. The Jets will receive the second half kick to begin the third quarter.
Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein missed his second kick of the day, a 53-yarder. Packers have a chance to get points starting on their own 43 with all three timeouts and 31 seconds.
The Packers picked up one first down, but Aaron Rodgers just overthrows rookie wide receiver Romeo Doubs on fourth-and-three from New York's 46. Jets takeover on their own 46 with 2:24 left in the half.
Packers safety Darnell Savage drops a near-interception on third and six from Wilson, which allowed Greg Zuerlein to put the first points of the game on the board on a 32-yard kick. The Jets lead 3-0 with 5:46 left in the half.
Green Bay running back AJ Dillon never had a grip on the football on a third and one from his own 33, resulting in a fumble recovered by Jets safety LaMarcus Joyner, the first giveaway of the game for either team. Still scoreless with under eight minutes remaining in the first half.
Two incomplete passes and eight yard completion by Zach Wilson lead to another Jets punts. Five possessions for New York, five punts. They have gained 41 total yards on 17 offensive plays.
The Packers looked to be the first team to find the scoreboard on Sunday after starting their drive on the Jets' 36, but a Sheldon Rankins sack of Aaron Rodgers pushed Green Bay outside of field goal range. A 36-yard punt from the New York 44 from Pat O'Donnell pins the Jets' inside the 10 at their own eight.
The Packers return the favor on special teams, blocking a Jets' punt. That sets Green Bay up at the New York 36 with 12:41 left in the first half. It's the best field position for either team so far today.
Mason Crosby's 47-yard field goal attempt was blocked to conclude what was the best drive of the game for either team. The block gives Crosby his first miss in seven field goal attempts this season. The Packers gained 44 yards, but they have no points to show for it. The game is still scoreless as the second quarter gets underway.
A sack from Packers' outside linebacker Rashan Gary hustles after being pancaked to sack Zach Wilson on third and six. The Jets have 25 total yards on 11 offensive plays. Another punt. Both teams have completed three drives, all of them punts.
A Jets unsportsmanlike conduct extended the Packers' drive, but a false start penalty on right tackle Elgton Jenkins derails Green Bay a series later. The Packers have gained 12 yards on 11 offensive plays and ended each of their three possessions with a punt.
The Jets picked up the first first down of the game, but they were unable to find success through the air and forced to punt after a Zach Wilson scramble ends up a couple yard short of the line to gain.
Another Green Bay Packers offensive drive that didn't have a chance. It began with an outside handoff to Aaron Jones, but he was swarmed for a five-yard loss. Rodgers then fumbled to the football on second down with Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams applying pressure. A 10-yard dump-off to tight end Robert Tonyan gains 10, but the Packers still finish 13 yards short of the line to gain. Punter Pat O'Donnell getting plenty of work early today.
The Jets also begin with a three-and-out. Runs by Breece Hall and Michael Carter set the Jets up with a 3rd and 1, but Zach Wilson's rollout pass to Garrett Wilson was low and incomplete.
Aaron Rodgers dodges a Sauce Gardner pick-six off of a batted ball that was popped up off Packers tight end Robert Tonyan's hands. The play was ruled incomplete after replay review. The Packers are fortunate to punt after a one-yard run by AJ DIllon and consecutive incomplete passes. No touches for Aaron Jones on the opening drive. His 6.4 yards per carry rank as the second-most among NFL running backs entering Sunday.
The Packers are allowing opponents to average 4.8 rushing yards per carry, 22nd in the NFL. How they play against Jets running back Breece Hall, who had a team rookie record with 197 scrimmage yards (97 rush, 100 rec) in their 40-17 win against the Dolphins last week, will be critical.
