Jets face early test against Green Bay.
Jets Host Green Bay Packers Seeking Their First 2-0 Start Since 2015
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The Packers have reached the playoffs in each of the past three seasons, making Green Bay a significant step up in competition from the Jets’ Week 1 opponent, Tennessee.
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The Jets have not appeared in the Super Bowl since 1969 or played in a postseason game since 2011, underscoring the broader historical turnaround Aaron Glenn is attempting to lead.
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Garrett Wilson said the Jets must earn the league’s respect by “playing good football every week,” framing a victory over Green Bay as part of the team’s effort to establish credibility.
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During Glenn’s first season as head coach, the Jets ranked 31st in points allowed and 29th in total defense, alongside their 3-14 record.
The New York Jets are chasing their first 2-0 start since 2015 when they host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, facing a significant step up in competition after beating Tennessee in Week 1. Fox11 Online reports the Packers are looking to avoid their first 0-2 start in 20 years, giving both teams added urgency in a matchup that could define early momentum under new Jets head coach Aaron Glenn.
Glenn has reclaimed control of defensive play-calling after delegating the role last season, when the Jets ranked 31st in points allowed and finished 3-14. A victory over playoff-tested Green Bay would signal the team's turnaround is real—the Jets have not won a playoff game since 2011.
Glenn's Defensive Overhaul Takes Center Stage
Aaron Glenn is now calling plays on defense after stepping back last season. That experiment failed badly. The Jets allowed too many points and struggled to stop opponents. This year, Glenn wants to show he can fix the defense himself. Playing Green Bay—a team that makes the playoffs every year—is the perfect test.
Last season, the Jets ranked near the bottom in most defensive categories. Points allowed sat at 31st in the NFL. Total defense ranked 29th. Glenn believes hands-on involvement will change that narrative. A win Sunday proves the defense has improved under his direct guidance.
Jets Push Past Injuries to Field Competitive Roster
The Jets expect edge rusher Will McDonald to play despite recent injury concerns, a boost to their pass rush. However, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, rookie receiver Omar Cooper, and kickoff returner Kene Nwagwu will miss the game. Kicker Jason Sanders bounced back from a Week 1 miss with two successful field goals from beyond 50 yards, a sign of his reliability.
Green Bay faces its own health questions. SI.com notes quarterback Jordan Love took heavy hits in Week 1 but kept the Packers competitive despite the loss. Defensive tackle Javon Hargrave remained limited in practice, while edge rusher Lukas Van Ness is trending toward returning from concussion protocol.
Credibility on the Line for New Era Jets
Garrett Wilson said the Jets must earn respect by "playing good football every week." One win proves nothing. But beating a Packers team that has made the playoffs three years running would show the league that New York is serious about change. It sends a message: this team is different under Glenn.
The Jets' longer history haunts them. They have not reached the Super Bowl since 1969 and have not played a playoff game since 2011. That 13-year postseason drought is the weight Glenn must lift. A 2-0 start and a signature win over Green Bay is how that rebuild begins to take shape.
Home Crowd Becomes Unexpected Advantage
Playing at home under a first-year head coach usually favors the team with the crowd. The Jets' homefield should be loud and energized. The Day reports the Packers are on a six-game losing streak stretching back to last season. Road games are harder when the noise is constant. New York is counting on that edge Sunday.
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