Trey Smack’s OT kick lifts the Packers past the Jets, ending a 6-game skid

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Trey Smack kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime and the Green Bay Packers overcame a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit and a sloppy, penalty-filled performance to snap a six-game skid with a 20-17 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday.

Jordan Love threw two touchdown passes for the Packers (1-1), who had 14 accepted penalties and appeared on their way to another ugly loss after a fourth-quarter collapse at Minnesota last week.

But it was the Jets (1-1) who couldn't hold on in the end after mostly outplaying the Packers and stifling Love and the offense for much of the game.

The Packers also overcame a scary start when wide receiver Jayden Reed and right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele were carted off the field with injuries on consecutive plays on the opening drive. Reed has a neck injury, while Bako-Bewele hurt a knee.

The Jets won the overtime coin toss and chose to get the ball, but Geno Smith was sacked on consecutive plays by Barryn Sorrell and Lukas Van Ness, and Isaiah Williams was called for a false start, making it third-and-30. Kenyon Sadiq caught a 12-yard pass, but New York was forced to punt.

Kaleb Johnson had runs of 11 and 3 yards, and then Love connected with Chris Brooks for a 15-yard gain — and Jarvis Brownlee Jr. was called for unnecessary roughness for hitting him late. After Matthew Golden's 14-yard reception put the ball at the 8, Matt LaFleur opted to go for the field goal — and Smack sent the Packers home happy.

Love finished 16 of 29 for 145 yards with TD tosses to Christian Watson and MarShawn Lloyd.

Smith was 27 of 41 for 247 yards and a touchdown pass to Garrett Wilson for the Jets, who were also sloppy in their home opener; they were called for 13 accepted penalties.

Smith threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Wilson to give the Jets a 14-7 lead with 2:30 left in the third quarter.

The Jets' stifling defense forced a turnover early in the fourth quarter when Kingsley Enagbare forced Lloyd to fumble and Harrison Phillips recovered. It was the fourth fumble forced by the Jets, but the first they recovered.

The drive stalled, though, and New York settled for Jason Sanders' 32-yard field goal to go up 17-7 with 11:04 remaining.

Green Bay came right back when Love threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Watson on a play-action fake — two plays after Love's TD run was negated by offsetting penalties — to make it 17-14 with 7:58 left.

After Skyy Moore returned a punt by Austin McNamara 63 yards to the Jets 19, Smack kicked a 34-yarder to tie it with 2:59 remaining.

Green Bay took a 7-0 lead with 9:35 left in the second quarter when Love threw a dump-off pass to Lloyd, who wriggled his way into the end zone for a 6-yard touchdown. It was the first NFL touchdown for Lloyd, a 2024 third-round pick who played in just one game during his first two seasons because of injuries.

The Jets responded on their next possession with a 6-yard touchdown run by Braelon Allen, tying it at 7.

Packers: G Aaron Banks injured a toe and Donovan Jennings, his replacement, hurt a hand. DT Anthony Campbell (ankle) was injured in the first half. WR Bo Melton left in the third quarter with a stinger.

Jets: LBs Marcelino McCrary-Ball (ankle) and Kiko Mauigoa (quadriceps) and DL David Onyemata (groin) were ruled out after halftime.

Packers: Host the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night.

Jets: Face the Lions in Detroit next Sunday.

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New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Skyy Moore (23) reacts during an NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) is tackled by New York Jets defensive end Jowon Briggs (91) during an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Green Bay Packers punter Daniel Whelan (19) and Packers kicker Trey Smack (28) celebrate the game-winning field goal during an NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Green Bay Packers kicker Trey Smack (28) is lifted in celebration by his teammates after kicking the game-winning field goal during an NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

MIAMI (AP) — A new tropical storm formed Sunday in the northern Atlantic Ocean but does not appear to pose a threat to land.

Tropical Storm Fay had maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 kph) and was located late Sunday about 405 miles (650 kilometers) southwest of the Azores. There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. Fay will likely dissipate by the end of the week.

Separately, Tropical Storm Odalys has formed southwest of Mexico's west coast and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane in the next day or so.

The hurricane center said the storm's center was becoming better organized and was about 1,345 miles (2,160 kilometers) west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California, with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 kph). It was moving west-northwest at 10 mph (17 kph).

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect for either tropical storm.

Fay's maximum sustained winds were clocked at 45 mph (75 kph) at 5 a.m. EDT. Additional strengthening is expected in the short term. It was moving north-northeast at 5 mph (7 kph). The Azores are an autonomous region of Portugal about 800 miles (1,287 kilometers) off the coast of mainland Portugal.

This satellite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Tropical Storm Fay, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (NOAA via AP)

This satellite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Tropical Storm Odalys, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (NOAA via AP)