Packers vs Jets predictions, graded
Green Bay Packers at New York Jets · Week 2, 2026 · Sun, Sep 20 · Final: Packers 20, Jets 17 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Packers vs Jets? Of 11 pundits with a call on record, 9 take the Packers and 2 take the Jets. 4 named a score; the median has the Packers by 3.5. The Packers won 20-17, so 9 of 11 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 76 out of 100.
Who the room took
11 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callPackers vs Jets picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- CBS Sportsall 3 Packers
- Chris Simms Unbuttoned (podcast)all 2 Packers
- First Things First (podcast)Jets 1, Packers 1
- Sports Illustratedall 2 Packers
The other 2 pundits write or talk elsewhere: Jets 1, Packers 1.
Packers vs Jets score predictions
4 pundits named a score; the median call is Packers by 3.5, and the final was Packers by 3.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Chris SimmsPackers 24, Jets 20Hit · 98
- Tyler SullivanPackers 24, Jets 21Hit · 100
- Pete PriscoPackers 27, Jets 20Hit · 90
- John BreechPackers 26, Jets 23Hit · 100
Packers at Jets: how they came in
The Packers are 0-1; the Jets are 1-0. On win totals, 18 pundits put the Packers at 9.1 wins on average, and 8 pundits put the Jets at 5.2 wins on average.
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Record coming in
- 0-1 · 22 scored, 39 allowed
- Last games
- L 22-39 at Vikings Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 16th, defense 5th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 9-7-1
- Win-total calls
- 19 pundits · average 9.1 · 3 to 17 wins
Packers and Jets players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Packers
- Jordan LoveStarting QB · QB
2,618 passing yards · 19 TD, 6 INT · 63.0% completions · 9 games · 1st in the NFL in passing yards
Jordan Love to finish top 10 at his position, by passing yards
“Love might be a top-10 quarterback in reality, but it’s best to regard him as a high-end to midrange QB2 in 2026 fantasy drafts.” the article →
Jordan Love to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“if Green Bay increases its pass rate to even league-average standards ... Love could return to QB1 land” the article →
- Kaleb JohnsonRB1 · RB
172 rushing yards on 42 carries · 1 TD · 1 catch for 10 · 7 games · 57th in the NFL in rushing yards
Kaleb Johnson to be 1st on the depth chart
“I think Caleb Johnson is gonna be the the lead back for the packers. That'd be what kinda like my mini prediction for them.” the article →
- Christian WatsonWR1 · WR
49 catches for 879 yards · 7 TD · 9 games · 3rd in the NFL in receiving yards
“Christian Watson has been practicing in pads this week, and it seems as if he'll be good to go for the Packers' road game against the Patriots on Sunday.” the article →
Christian Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Christian Watson got the bag this offseason and should be considered the clear WR1 for the Green Bay Packers.” the article →
- Tucker KraftTE1 · TE
36 catches for 351 yards · 3 TD · 9 games · 53rd in the NFL in receiving yards
Tucker Kraft to outplay his draft cost (a sixth-round ADP)
“Tucker Kraft has a sixth-round ADP... should be a key contributor to the Green Bay passing game.” the article →
Tucker Kraft to be 1st on the depth chart
“And someone's got to score all those touchdown that had been going to Josh Jacobs; big Tucker Kraft seems like the logical beneficiary.” the article →
- Lukas Van NessSack leader · LB
4.5 sacks · 19 solo tackles · 9 games · 22nd in the NFL in sacks
Lukas Van Ness to make the roster
“Edge: Lukas Van Ness, Barryn Sorrell, Dani Dennis Sutton, Brenton Cox.” the article →
- Evan WilliamsTackle leader · S
1 sack · 47 solo tackles · 3 interceptions · 9 games · 3rd in the NFL in solo tackles
Evan Williams to make All-Pro
“Pete Prisco from CBS came to training camp in Green Bay and left and one of his observations was Evan Williams is gonna be an all pro.” the article →
Evan Williams to make the roster
“Safeties: Xavier McKinney, Evan Williams, Javon Bullard, Kitan Oladapo.” the article →
Jets
- Geno SmithStarting QB · QB
2,078 passing yards · 12 TD, 3 INT · 67.5% completions · 9 games · 10th in the NFL in passing yards
Geno Smith to be 1st on the depth chart
“Smith's lane to begin the season as the starter is clear.” the article →
- Braelon AllenRB1 · RB
598 rushing yards on 120 carries · 3 TD · 19 catches for 102 · 9 games · 11th in the NFL in rushing yards
Braelon Allen to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Allen played 40.3% of the Jets' offensive snaps in Week 1 and is the handcuff to Breece Hall.” the article →
Braelon Allen to be 1st on the depth chart
“Braelon Allen will be New York's lead back this week.” the article →
- Garrett WilsonWR1 · WR
43 catches for 527 yards · 3 TD · 8 games · 22nd in the NFL in receiving yards
Garrett Wilson to stay with New York Jets
“I could see them trading some down the line guy, but I don't... I just don't see it being Garrett Wilson.” the article →
“Jets WR Garrett Wilson will probably be back from a concussion this week (Week 10)” the article →
- Kenyon SadiqTE1 · TE
21 catches for 235 yards · 1 TD · 9 games · 107th in the NFL in receiving yards
- David BaileySack leader · LB
7.5 sacks · 26 solo tackles · 8 games · 4th in the NFL in sacks
David Bailey to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
“Defensive Rookie of the Year — Mike Kadlick: David Bailey, edge, Jets” the article →
David Bailey to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
“If the 2026 regular season ended today, Jets defensive end David Bailey should be the undisputed choice as the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year.” the article →
- Dane BeltonTackle leader · S
1 sack · 40 solo tackles · 9 games · 8th in the NFL in solo tackles
Every call on Packers at Jets
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New York Jets to beat Packers
Jets over the Packers. Wow. Straight up.
Green Bay Packers to beat Jets
Jets grounded. Jordan Love and the Packers fly past New York.
New York Jets to beat Green Bay
More likely to be the surprise two and o team on Monday. Jets or Cardinals? Okay. I'll go Jets.
Green Bay Packers 24 — Jets 20
I'm gonna go with the Packers to win the game... I am gonna take the Packers 24 to 20 like I said.
Green Bay Packers to beat Jets
I don't think the Jets are gonna win this game. I know a lot of people are skewing that way.
Green Bay Packers 24 — Jets 21
Tyler Sullivan on why he has the Jets covering against the Packers, but Green Bay pulling out the 24-21 victory.
Green Bay Packers 27 — Jets 20
Pick: Packers 27, Jets 20
Green Bay Packers to beat Jets
The Packers are going to torch the Jets in Green Bay, and with a shaky rushing attack and Josh Jacobs sidelined, they are going to be forced to do it through the air for the majority of the game.
New York Jets to beat Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers at New York Jets (+3.5) ... Provided he keeps it clean again and doesn't make Green Bay's life easier, New York could mess around as a home dog and win outright.
Green Bay Packers to beat New York Jets
I do. I expect them to win, but I'm rooting for Geno... I'm not sure they have enough to stop Jordan Love and this Packers offense.
Green Bay Packers to beat New York Jets
If Green Bay fancies itself as a playoff-caliber team in the NFC, it should be able to head into this road environment and pull out a win against a team that is widely expected to be on the outside looking in on the postseason this year.
Green Bay Packers 26 — Jets 23
Packers 26-23 over Jets
Green Bay Packers to beat Jets
That's a split of the opening four games (wins over the Jets and Falcons)