Heroes, zeros from Jets’ loss to the Packers: Green Bay defensive end was everywhere

Heroes, zeros and the full blitz from the Jets’ 20-17 loss to the Packers on Sunday:

Hero

Defensive end Lukas Van Ness was all over the place for the Packers, with 10 tackles — seven solo — and 1 1/2 sacks as Green Bay stiffened late in the game to overcome a 10-point deficit.

Green Bay Packers defensive end Lukas Van Ness (90) celebrates a fourth down defensive stop against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday, September 20, 2026. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Zero

Aaron Glenn made some questionable decisions when it came to timeouts and game management. And the Jets had a whopping 156 yards in penalties, which helped cost them the game.

Unsung hero

Skyy Moore had some key returns for Green Bay — including a 63-yard punt return late in the fourth quarter that set up the Packers’ game-tying field goal.

Key stat

11 years and counting since the Jets started 2-0. The last time they pulled off the feat was 2015, when they opened with wins over the Browns and Colts.

Quote of the day

“I will say this: This loss is not gonna define who we are and what we’re about. I will say that. It’s not OK. And our guys are going to take it like that: That it’s not OK.” 

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