Packers and Jets scoreless after first quarter
New York won the opening coin toss and elected to defer. The Packers went three-and-out on their first possession and had two players carted off on consecutive plays – receiver Jayden Reed (neck) and right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele (knee). Both were ruled out
On his first NFL snap, rookie receiver J. Michael Sturdivant forced a muffed punt of Isaiah Williams that the Jets recovered at their own 5-yard line.
New York gained its initial first down when Karl Brooks jumped offsides on third-and-4. Nickel cornerback Javon Bullard broke up a third-and-9 deep ball for Adonai Mitchell but was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct after the play.
The Packers forced a punt but started at their own 8-yard line after a holding penalty. Green Bay lost a yard on a screen to Skyy Moore and punted after going three-and-out. New York took over at its 29 after a 60-yard Daniel Whelan punt and Jets penalty for block in the back.
Bullard nearly picked off Geno Smith after reading a deep corner route but couldn’t bring it in.
Kaleb Johnson gained four yards on his first career with the Packers but the offense went three-and-out again after Zareye’h Thomas broke up an out to Watson. Sturdivant forced another muff on the next punt. Jets took over at their 13 after an invalid fair catch.
Lukas Van Ness tackled Breece Hall for a 3-yard loss on first down and then sacked Smith for a loss of four on third-and-13 to seal the three-and-out. Green Bay took over at its 36 after a 58-yard Austin McNamara punt.
The first quarter ended with Johnson gaining