# Jets aim for statement win against Packers

> Jets need a win over Packers to end summer doubts.
- Title: Jets aim for statement win against Packers · New York Post
- Summary: Jets need a win over Packers to end summer doubts. Jets must beat Packers to earn league respect after 2-0 start.
- Keywords: jets, packers, metlife stadium, robert saleh, matt lafleur, jordan love, green bay, seahawks, nfl, 2-0 start, halloween game, acl injury
- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/sports/jets-can-remove-caveats-with-a-statement-making-win-vs-packers
- Published: 2026-09-17T01:50:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jets, packers, metlife stadium, robert saleh, matt lafleur, jordan love, green bay, seahawks, nfl, 2-0 start, halloween game, acl injury
## Jets beat Titans
Jets won 23-10 against Titans but every evaluation of that game includes a 'but' as it came against the Titans.
## Jets need Packers win
Jets must beat Packers to go 2-0 and remove summer caveats about their potential.
## Packers in trouble
Packers lost 39-22 to Vikings after blowing 12-point lead and have six straight losses.
## Packers injuries
Packers star pass rusher Micah Parsons tore ACL and is on injured reserve, plus running back Josh Jacobs is commissioner exempt.
## Jets coach statement
Jets coach Aaron Glenn said they make statements each week regardless of opponent to change their history.
## Jets earn respect
Jets players say they must earn respect after dominating Week 1 and beat Texans on Halloween two years ago.
## Key takeaway

Jets must beat Packers to earn league respect after 2-0 start.