The Packers scored 13 unanswered points to win 20-17 in overtime, with Trey Smack kicking a 26-yard field goal to complete the comeback.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.
This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.The New York Jets blew a 10-point fourth-quarter lead and eventually lost in overtime to the Green Bay Packers.(Getty Images)Green Bay struck first on a 6-yard touchdown pass from Jordan Love to MarShawn Lloyd in the second quarter, but the Jets answered with a 5-yard touchdown run from Braelon Allen.
Geno Smith connected with Garrett Wilson for a 5-yard score in the third quarter to give New York a 14-7 lead.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEThe Jets appeared to have delivered the knockout blow early in the fourth quarter when they recovered a Lloyd fumble at the Green Bay 18-yard line.But the offense couldn't move the ball and settled for a 32-yard Jason Sanders field goal, extending the lead to 17-7 with 11:04 remaining.That's when everything started to unravel.A 38-yard pass-interference penalty helped Green Bay march down the field before Love found Christian Watson for a 3-yard touchdown.
The Jets failed to pick up a first down on their next possession, and Skyy Moore returned the ensuing punt 63 yards to the New York 19-yard line.Smack kicked a 34-yard field goal four plays later to tie the game.New York still had a chance to win in regulation.
After Breece Hall gained just one yard on third-and-2, the Jets faced fourth-and-1 at midfield with 1:20 remaining.Aaron Glenn kept his offense on the field rather than punting, an aggressive decision to try to win the game.
It's hard to fault Glenn for trusting his offense to gain one yard, but Braelon Allen was stuffed.Green Bay failed to capitalize, sending the game to overtime.The New York Jets were all smiles for most of their game against the Green Bay P...