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3 Winners and 3 Losers from the New York Jets debilitating 20-17 defeat to the Green Bay Packers

What was a 17-7 lead soon vanished, and the Jets are left wondering how they couldn’t close out Green Bay at home. The New York Jets had the Green Bay Packers right where they wanted them.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 20

Packers provide injury update after Jayden Reed exits on stretcher in Week 2 vs. Jets

Reed suffered a scary injury in a road game against the New York Jets on Sunday.

Packers catch a break with Josh Jacobs' potential suspension

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New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Will McDonald IV is a Full-Go For New York Jets Home Opener

Edge rusher Will McDonald IV will play today for the New York Jets. That’s a big boost to Gang Green’s chances of beating the Green Bay Packers. McDonald developed an ankle injury during the week and was listed first as limited, then questionable for today’s home opener.

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36 NFL quarterbacks have thrown for over 35,000 passing yards in their careers. How many of the 36 can you name in six minutes?

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D'Angelo Ponds News / New York Jets on SI / September 20

Biggest Takeaways From Jets' Week 2 Inactive List: D'Angelo Ponds's Debut Put on Hold Again

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — For the first time since 2015, the Jets are trying to start a season 2-0. The Packers, meanwhile, are trying to avoid their first 0-2 start since 2006.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Minkah Fitzpatrick News / JetNation.com / September 20

Jets Inactives vs. Packers: Minkah Fitzpatrick, D’Angelo Ponds Out

The Jets inactives are official for today’s matchup against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium. New York will be without six players, including safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and cornerback D’Angelo Ponds.

New York Jets News / Viral Sports News / September 20

New York Jets Get Brutal Injury Update on Rookie First-Round Pick

The New York Jets placed rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. on injured reserve Saturday with an ankle injury. The move sidelines the first-round pick for at least four games.

Jamien Sherwood News / New York Jets on SI / September 20

Jets OnSI Exclusive: Jamien Sherwood Appreciates 'New Passion' to Jets Defense

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Last season, Jamien Sherwood was one of the more disappointing players for the New York Jets. He wasn't the only player who struggled, but after signing a lucrative extension the offseason before, and with heightened responsibilities as a captain, the Jets linebacker struggled to show he was worthy of each.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Final Injury Report for Packers-Jets: Will Lukas Van Ness, Will McDonald IV Play?

The Green Bay Packers are on the road Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the New York Jets in a Week 2 interconference matchup. Green Bay enters Sunday’s game with an 0-1 record after losing on the road to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1 after allowing 29 consecutive points to end the game.

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / September 20

3 Reasons Jets Will Beat Packers in Week 2

Last week, the New York Jets were the better team than the Tennessee Titans. They used that to their advantage, blowing out the lowly Titans by a 23-10 final score.

NFL News / JetNation.com / September 20

Jets Fans Sound Off Ahead of Packers Game

The New York Jets play the Green Bay Packers today at MetLife Stadium, and after opening the season with a convincing win over the Tennessee Titans, Jets fans are ready to find out just how much has really changed.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Kingsley Enagbare News / New York Jets on SI / September 19

Jets OnSI Exclusive: Kingsley Enagbare Faces Former Team with One Goal in Mind

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — It wasn't too long ago that the New York Jets had one of the most feared defensive lines in football. After a rash of free agent departures and questionable trades, the group considered one of the best in the NFL took a major nosedive in 2025: finishing as a bottom-five team in both sacks and pressures.

Jason Sanders News / JetNation.com / September 19

Jets WR Omar Cooper to IR, Elevate Sanders for Pack on Sunday

The Jets have placed injured rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. on short-term injured reserve. This comes as a result of the ankle sprain he suffered in week 1 against the Titans. So now the Jets will be without Cooper for at least four weeks. With the Jets sitting at 1-0 and plenty of weapons to work with this is the right move.

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New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 19

Jets Announce Three Roster Moves

The New York Jets announced that they’ve made three roster moves in preparation for Sunday’s game. The full list includes: Jets placed WR Omar Cooper Jr.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 19

New York Jets Count on Jason Sanders, But May Miss Will McDonald IV Against Packers

Former Miami Dolphin Jason Sanders will handle the kicking duties for the New York Jets for the second weekend, the team has announced. But it’s not a sure thing he’ll last the entire season in the position.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / September 19

Jets Place WR Omar Cooper On IR

The Jets are expected to place rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper on injured reserve due to an ankle sprain, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The first-round pick will now be sidelined until at least Week 5.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / September 19

Jets To Place WR Omar Cooper On IR

The Jets are expected to place rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper on injured reserve due to an ankle sprain, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The first-round pick will now be sidelined until at least Week 5.

Omar Cooper Jr. News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 19

Jets Placing WR Omar Cooper Jr. On IR

Ian Rapoport reports that the Jets are placing WR Omar Cooper Jr. on injured reserve to give him time to recover from his sprained ankle. New York also elevated K Jason Sanders and LB Troy Reeder for Week 2.

Minkah Fitzpatrick News / Field Level Media / September 18

Jets rule out S Minkah Fitzpatrick (groin) vs. Packers

The New York Jets ruled out safety Minkah Fitzpatrick for Sunday's home opener against the Green Bay Packers. He sustained a groin injury on the sixth play of the Week 1 victory at Tennessee and did not practice this week.

Sam Darnold News / Yardbarker / September 16

Seahawks remain optimistic about Sam Darnold despite latest news

Although Darnold went down early in the Seattle Seahawks' season-opening game, his team still seems to be holding out hope for a quick return, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

NFL insiders share big updates on Seahawks' Sam Darnold, Drew Lock situation

Insider shares new Sam Darnold update for Seahawks' Week 3 game vs. Commanders

Seahawks provide update on Sam Darnold's 'very unique' injury

New timeline for Sam Darnold return to Seahawks revealed

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