Jets collapse late against Packers, miss chance at first 2-0 start since 2015 in overtime loss
For most of Sunday afternoon, the New York Jets looked poised to move to 2-0 for the first time since 2015.
The Jets controlled most of the game against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium, but made some crucial errors down the stretch to cough up their 10-point fourth-quarter lead.
The Packers scored 13 unanswered points to win 20-17 in overtime, with Trey Smack kicking a 26-yard field goal to complete the comeback.
Green Bay struck first on a 6-yard touchdown pass from Jordan Love to MarShawn Lloyd in the second quarter, but the Jets answered with a 5-yard touchdown run from Braelon Allen.
Geno Smith connected with Garrett Wilson for a 5-yard score in the third quarter to give New York a 14-7 lead.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The Jets appeared to have delivered the knockout blow early in the fourth quarter when they recovered a Lloyd fumble at the Green Bay 18-yard line.
But the offense couldn't move the ball and settled for a 32-yard Jason Sanders field goal, extending the lead to 17-7 with 11:04 remaining.
That's when everything started to unravel.
A 38-yard pass-interference penalty helped Green Bay march down the field before Love found Christian Watson for a 3-yard touchdown.
The Jets failed to pick up a first down on their next possession, and Skyy Moore returned the ensuing punt 63 yards to the New York 19-yard line.
Smack kicked a 34-yard field goal four plays later to tie the game.
New York still had a chance to win in regulation.
After Breece Hall gained just one yard on third-and-2, the Jets faced fourth-and-1 at midfield with 1:20 remaining.
Aaron Glenn kept his offense on the field rather than punting, an aggressive decision to try to win the game.
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