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5 takeaways from Packers' overtime win at Jets

Paul Bretl For the State Journal
Sep 20, 2026
Sep 20, 2026 Updated 41 mins ago

State Journal columnist Jim Polzin reacts to the Green Bay Packers' OT win over the New York Jets.

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Sunday was the Green Bay Packers’ turn to play spoiler. After letting a fourth-quarter lead slip a week ago, Green Bay came from behind late in Week 2 to secure a win, 20-17 in overtime, over the New York Jets on the road.

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FOOTBALL-NFL-NYJ-GB/ — Green Bay Packers kicker Trey Smack, left, celebrates after kicking a 26-yard gaming-winning field goal during overtime Sunday in a game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
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FOOTBALL-NFL-NYJ-GB/ — Green Bay Packers defensive end Lukas Van Ness, right, applies the pressure on New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith during a game Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
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