Heading into the second week of the NFL season, both the New York Giants and Jets are 1-0 for the first time since 2009. Both teams will be looking to keep the momentum going from their week 1 wins, as the NFL season ramps up. The Jets will be taking over MetLife Stadium this week for their home opener, offering a chance for fans to watch a Jets squad that has turned many heads since last week.
Green Bay Packers vs. New York Jets, 1 p.m.
The New York Jets got off to a hot start to their 2026 season, taking down the Tennessee Titans in a game that wasn’t particularly close. The team played well in all aspects of the game, giving fans hope for what is to come throughout the remainder of the season. The fans will get their chance to watch this revamped Jets squad in action when they come to MetLife Stadium this Sunday.
The game is a homecoming for Jets quarterback Geno Smith and linebacker Demario Davis, who were both drafted by the Jets over a decade ago. Smith was drafted by the Jets in the 2013 NFL Draft and spent four seasons with the team before going elsewhere. He had stints with the Giants, Chargers, Seahawks and Raiders prior to his return. During his time with the Seattle Seahawks, in particular, Smith had a career resurgence, winning Comeback Player of the Year and finishing top 10 in MVP voting in 2022. Davis was drafted by the Jets in 2012, spending the first four seasons of his career with the Jets before joining the Cleveland Browns in a short-lived tenure, which saw him return to the Jets via trade. Following the 2017 season, Davis joined the New Orleans Saints, where he solidified himself as one of the best linebackers in the sport. Now, Smith and Davis have both returned to the team that drafted them, bringing a veteran presence to the roster.
History has largely favored the Jets, who have a winning record against the Packers all-time. In their last meeting, which came in 2022, the Jets took down the Packers by a score of 22-10. While the Packers won the three matchups before their 2022 meeting, the Jets will hope to continue the momentum that they started four years ago.
In a game that is expected to be a close battle, the Jets will have the boost of a lively MetLife crowd to help the team. The Jets will be looking to build off of the momentum of week 1’s win over the Titans, as the team searches for its first 2-0 start since 2015.
New York Giants vs. Los Angeles Rams, 8:15 p.m.
The Giants are set to join an exclusive club this week before even stepping onto the field. The team’s Monday Night Football matchup against the Rams marks their second consecutive primetime matchup to start the season. Only their opponent, the Rams, as well as the Chiefs have two primetime games to start the season. The Giants were victorious in their first bout under the national spotlight, taking down the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football.
Led by new head coach John Harbaugh, the Giants are one of the league’s most entertaining young teams. Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart has shown that he can get it done, both on the feet and in that air, establishing himself as a dual threat. Pairing his talents with Cam Skattebo at running back and Malik Nabers at wide receiver is a dangerous combination for any defense. The team is also filled with talented young players on defense as well, including Abdul Carter and Arvell Reese, who were both taken with top 10 picks in the 2025 and 2026 NFL Drafts, respectively.
The Giants have struggled recently against the Rams, losing their last four matchups against the team, with their most recent win against them coming in 2016. This Rams team will not be any easier to beat than in years past, as they are one of the most-favored teams to win the Super Bowl, however, the Giants’ young core has already proven itself on the national stage this season and is looking to do it again.
