Green Bay Packers vs New York Jets Prediction 9/20/2026 Today’s NFL Picks

The Green Bay Packers and the New York Jets meet Sunday in NFL action from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. Here’s a Packers vs Jets prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Packers vs Jets pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Green Bay Packers Betting Preview

The Packers fell a bit short of their 11-6 run from 2024 last season, eventually finishing 9-7-1 overall. Green Bay landed in second place among the NFC North with that mark, their third straight non-losing season. After a playoff berth, the Packers were unfortunately eliminated by the rival Chicago Bears in a crazy Wild Card Playoffs matchup, falling 31-27 in the end.

In their opener versus the Vikings, the Packers were looking pretty good at halftime sporting a 19-10 lead. Green Bay eventually gave up 22 unanswered points in the fourth quarter however, blowing the lead in a 39-22 loss. QB Jordan Love was 21-of-42 for 387 yards, two scores and an interception. Christian Watson had a great game with six catches for 147 yards and both TDs.

New York Jets Betting Preview

Over on the Jets’ side, they had yet another woeful run in 2025. New York failed to reach even the dismal lows of a 5-12 run from 2024, going just 3-14 for a basement-level finish in the AFC East. The Jets lost their first seven straight games before finally taking out the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 8. It was their sixth straight year with 10 losses or more.

Matched up against the Tennessee Titans last weekend, New York was up 20-3 by the end of the third quarter. The Jets ended up scoring points in every frame along the way to a solid road win 23-10. QB Geno Smith was 19-of-24 for 215 yards while Breece Hall posted 22 carries for 102 yards. Garrett Wilson added six catches for 79 yards in the victory effort for New York.

Green Bay Packers @ New York Jets Betting Trends: Week 2

Why the New York Jets will win

• The home team has won 13 of the Packers’ last 14 Week 2 games.
• The Packers have lost each of their last three games as favorites without MarShawn Lloyd.
• The Packers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games following a loss.
• The Jets have covered the spread in each of their last three home openers.
• The Packers have lost the first quarter in five of their last six Sunday games at MetLife Stadium.
• The Jets have won the first half in three of their last four home games against the Packers.

Why the Green Bay Packers will win

• The Jets have lost each of their last 11 games as home underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Packers have won eight of their last nine September games against AFC opponents.
• The road team has covered the spread in seven of the Jets’ last eight Week 2 games.
• The Jets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games without Garrett Wilson.
• The Packers have won the first quarter in five of their last seven Sunday games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Packers have won the first half in seven of their last eight Week 2 games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Packers’ last six games played as favorites on the East Coast have gone OVER the total points line.
• Eight of the Jets’ last nine September games at MetLife Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.

New York Jets Player Prop Facts

• Breece Hall has scored a touchdown in three of the Jets’ last four home games.
• Geno Smith has recorded 221+ passing yards in 16 of his last 20 appearances with his team as an underdog against NFC opponents.
• Geno Smith has recorded 20+ rushing yards in five of his six previous September appearances against NFC North opponents.
• Breece Hall has recorded 29+ receiving yards in each of the Jets’ last four games following a road win.
• Breece Hall has recorded 90+ rushing and receiving yards in six of his seven previous appearances with the Jets as underdogs following a road win.
• Geno Smith has recorded 20+ completions in six of his last seven appearances with his team as a home underdog against NFC opponents.
• Heading into Week 2, Breece Hall ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.

Green Bay Packers Player Prop Facts

• Tyrod Taylor has recorded 22+ rushing yards in 11 of his last 12 appearances with his team as a favorite against AFC East opponents.
• Jayden Reed has recorded 50+ receiving yards in each of his last four road appearances against AFC opponents.
• Josh Jacobs has scored at least one touchdown in 14 of his last 16 Sunday appearances with the Packers as favorites.
• Jonnu Smith has recorded 26+ rushing and receiving yards in four of his last five regular season appearances.
• Tyrod Taylor has recorded 197+ passing yards in four of his last five road appearances as a starter.
• Jordan Love has recorded 21+ completions in three of his last four road appearances.
• Heading into Week 2, Christian Watson ranks T1st in the NFL in 20+ yard receiving touchdowns (1) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Heading into Week 2, the Jets rank T1st in the NFL in 4th down percentage against (0.0%) this season.
• Heading into Week 2, the Jets rank 1st in the NFL in time of possession against per game (21:14) this season.
• Packers – two different players have recorded 70+ receiving yards in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 2.
• Packers – two different players have recorded 80+ receiving yards in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 2.

Packers vs Jets Prediction

I’ll stay with the Packers here. Green Bay had the game in hand last weekend but imploded in the fourth quarter for an embarrassing road loss. The Pack mustered just 66 rush yards and went 3-of-12 on third downs. The two turnovers and 12 penalties for 98 yards didn’t help matters either. This should be a much easier matchup; Green Bay just needs to clean up the mistakes.

As for the Jets, they got a good defensive effort in the Titans win. New York gave up just 195 yards (68 rushing), 11 first downs and 4-of-12 on third-down tries. As with so many other Jets teams however, the offense wasn’t super impressive. New York did notch 5.8 yards per play and avoided turnovers, but went an ugly 2-of-12 on third downs. The Jets are going to have to keep the score very low if they want to compete here.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Green Bay Packers -4.5