Skyy Moore ripped off a ridiculous 63-yard punt return in the fourth quarter on Sunday, pulling the Green Bay Packers back from the brink against the New York Jets and helping them avoid a disastrous 0-2 start. This isn’t just a highlight reel play, it was the spark they desperately needed to tie things up, even with their offense barely moving a muscle.
The Green Bay Comeback Crew Showed Up
Moore’s return, with the Jets up 17-14, was the biggest momentum swing of the game. The Packers had been down by 10 points in that fourth quarter, and let’s be real, the offense was still struggling after Moore’s big play, only picking up three yards. Thank goodness for special teams, right? But it wasn’t just one guy. Comebacks take a whole village, and the defense definitely played its part. They largely held strong all day, except for a couple of drives where cornerbacks Keisean Nixon and Brandon Cisse got picked on. But when it mattered most, in the fourth quarter and overtime, they locked down Geno Smith and company. Five different players got sacks, even getting to Smith on back-to-back plays to kick off the extra frame. That’s a serious shutdown.
Unsung Heroes Stepped Up Big Time
Both teams were a bit sloppy out there, but the Packers’ defense and special teams units picked up the slack for an offensive line that was clearly struggling, largely due to injuries this time. The list of unsung heroes for Green Bay is long, with players like Chris Brooks, Dani Dennis-Sutton, and Barryn Sorrell making huge plays down the stretch to secure their first win of 2026. Lukas Van Ness kept his impressive development going too. While his real breakout might have been last year’s Ravens game, this one, ending in such a dramatic victory, will be the one fans remember. He’s already got 2.5 sacks on the season, proving why the Packers are so high on him. On the flip side, Jayden Reed’s injury will test their receiver depth, but the team will likely lean more heavily into 12 and 13 personnel to try and lessen that blow. Plus, the early word is Caleb Williams might be out for Week 5 for the Bears, which could definitely have an impact on the NFC landscape.
The Packers dodged a major bullet, avoiding that crushing 0-2 start. Now they’ve got their first win of 2026. With some key injuries, especially at receiver, they’ll need that ‘village’ mentality to keep rolling. Big road ahead, but man, getting that first W always feels good.
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Originally reported by Acme Packing Company.
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