5 things we learned about NY Jets' crushing OT loss to Packers
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The New York Jets thought they were headed to their first 2-0 record since the 2015 season.
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But head coach Aaron Glenn’s team couldn’t hold on to a second-half lead Sunday afternoon and lost a heartbreaker to the Green Bay Packers, 20-17, in overtime at MetLife Stadium.
Late miscues and a key failed play led to the Jets (1-1) losing their first game of the season.
Here’s what we learned:
Jets were in control for most of the game
Geno Smith and the Jets offense was stagnant early on, but got better as the game moved along. They took advantage of Packers miscues and scored 17 consecutive points to take a second-half lead. The defense was stingy at times too, limiting QB Jordan Love and the Packers offense to just 81 total yards in the first half.
Packers tried to give away game with penalties
The Packers looked like a mess throughout the day, committing a whopping 14 penalties for 133 yards (actually 16 penalties, but two were declined).
They also fumbled the ball four times on Sunday, losing a crucial one deep in their own territory early in the fourth quarter, and the Jets benefitted.
The Jets weren't much better in that category, however, with 13 penalties of their own.
Jets special teams crumbles at worst time
Just when the Jets appeared to be in control of the game, their special teams unit crumbled at the worst moment. They allowed the Packers’ Sky Moore to return a punt 63 yards to the Jets’ 19 yard line with 4:32 remaining.
The Jets defense rose to the occasion, however, holding the Packers to a field goal. This game was tied, 17-17, late in the fourth.
Fourth-down play backfires for Jets
With the game tied at 17-17, Jets coach Aaron Glenn decided to go for a fourth-and-1 with just over a minute left in the fourth quarter. But the call and play backfired as Braelon Allen was stuffed on the right side by the Packers defense. The critical play didn’t go the Jets way, and the Packers took over on the Jets’ 49 with 1:15 left. Fortunately for the Jets, the Packers' drive stalled, sending the game to overtime.
Jets were a disaster in overtime
Geno Smith was sacked on the first two plays of overtime and the Jets had to punt on their first possession. It allowed the Packers to march down the field and win it with a 26-yard field goal.
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