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. There has been plenty of discussion in the JetNation forums all week, with fans debating everything from how the Jets can attack Green Bay to whether this team is ready to handle a little early-season success.

How Can the Jets Beat the Packers?

One of the biggest discussions has centered around the keys to beating Green Bay.  The feeling among many Jets fans is that this game needs to be won up front. The Jets showed against Tennessee that they can run the football, and there is plenty of confidence in the offensive line and Breece Hall.

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The other side of that equation is getting pressure on Jordan Love. Fans don’t want to give the Packers quarterback time to attack a Jets secondary that will be tested much more than it was against Tennessee.

The Packers Are a Bigger Test

The conversation about this game started almost immediately after the Jets Week 1 win. There is excitement, but Jets fans also understand the difference in competition. Green Bay presents a much more dangerous passing attack, and several fans have pointed to the Jets secondary as one of the biggest concerns entering the game.

Others believe the matchup favors the Jets in the trenches and that establishing the running game while putting pressure on Love could be the formula for starting the season 2-0.

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Jets Fans Make Their Predictions

The prediction thread has been active, and JetNation fans are feeling pretty good about their chances. In the forum poll, 68% of fans picked the Jets to beat Green Bay, while 32% selected the Packers. The individual predictions aren’t nearly as one-sided. Some fans expect the Jets offensive line and running game to take over. Others see a close game that could come down to Jordan Love making plays late.

One recurring theme is the turnover battle. If the Jets protect the football, run effectively and force Love into mistakes, fans believe they have a legitimate opportunity to win.

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Can the Jets Handle a Little Success?

Maybe the most Jets fan discussion of the week has been whether everyone is getting ahead of themselves after one win. One fan asked whether this young team has the maturity to put the Tennessee win behind them and handle the increased expectations.  That sparked exactly the type of responses you would expect from Jets fans. Some see today’s game as an opportunity for Aaron Glenn’s team to show that Week 1 wasn’t a one-off. Others aren’t ready to call one victory “success” just yet.

There was also plenty of humor about Jets fans getting ahead of themselves while simultaneously warning other Jets fans not to get ahead of themselves. That’s probably a pretty accurate description of the fan base heading into Week 2.

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It’s Game day Jets Fans

Now the talking is almost over. The Jets have an opportunity today to move to 2-0 and give their fans another reason to believe this season could be different. Green Bay represents a significant step up in competition, which makes this an interesting early test for Aaron Glenn and his team.

Here is the Official JetNation Game day Thread:
Official Jets vs. Packers Game day Thread

However it plays out, the JetNation forums will be active all day. Jump in and talk Jets football with thousands of other Jets fans.