Packers rally past Jets in 20-17 OT win, after losing Jayden Reed, Zach Bako-Bewele to early injuries

Green Bay Packers overcame early injuries to wide receiver Jayden Reed and tight end Zach Bako‑Bewele to defeat the New York Jets 20‑17 in overtime at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Rookie kicker Trey Smack hit a 26‑yard field goal in overtime for the Packers’ first win of the season. Reed suffered a neck injury after a hit from Jets linebacker Demario Davis on the opening drive and was removed on a backboard. On the next play, Bako‑Bewele sustained a knee injury and was carted off with his leg in an air cast. Both players were ruled out for the remainder of the game. Green Bay trailed 17‑7 entering the fourth quarter. Quarterback Jordan Love led a comeback, throwing a three‑yard touchdown pass to Christian Watson to cut the deficit to three. After Skyy Moore returned a punt 66 yards, Smack converted a 34‑yard field goal with 2:59 left to tie the game at 17. The Packers’ defense then stopped the Jets on fourth down deep in their own territory, forcing overtime. In overtime, Green Bay’s defense recorded sacks on Geno Smith’s first two snaps and forced a punt. A penalty against New York helped the Packers move into field goal range, and Smack sealed the victory with his 26‑yard kick. The Jets had held a 17‑7 lead with just over 11 minutes remaining but could not maintain the advantage as Green Bay rallied for the road win.