Matt LaFleur didn’t sugarcoat what he sees on the other side of Sunday’s matchup.
Ahead of Week 2, the Green Bay Packers head coach called the New York Jets “a complete football team; I don't see any glaring weaknesses…” That’s a notable admission for a team that, for years, has been viewed through the lens of inconsistency and missed opportunities.
This time around, the Jets enter the game with real momentum. They’re coming off a convincing 23-10 win in Week 1, while Green Bay was handled 39-22 by the Minnesota Vikings in its season opener. The two teams will meet Sunday at MetLife Stadium in the Jets’ home opener.
Green Bay’s situation gets even tougher with star edge rusher Micah Parsons out for the matchup. The Packers are 0-6 without Parsons, including the game in which he was injured, and they’ve dropped six straight dating back to last season. Over that stretch, they also own the league’s worst point differential.
That makes this a big early test for New York, even if Week 1 offered plenty of encouragement. The Jets didn’t show obvious cracks against their opener, and their roster looks far more balanced than it did in 2025.
A win would push New York to 2-0 for the first time since 2015. For Green Bay, another loss would only deepen the frustration around a team that badly needs to stop the slide. On paper and in form, Sunday looks like a pivotal spot for both sides - but especially for a Packers team that’s already teetering.
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Now theres at least a sign the team is trying to change that. With new offensive coordinator Frank Reich in place, the Jets have made a real push to invest in tight ends, headlined by first-round pick Sadiq and backed by additions like Taylor, Ruckert and Jelani Woods. It does not guarantee the problem is solved, but it does suggest the Jets are finally treating a long-standing weakness like something worth fixing. [Read more 🡒]