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Packers recover in second half to defeat Jets

Dennis Wierzbicki / USA TODAY Sports

The Green Bay Packers rallied from a 18-point deficit to defeat the New York Jets 31-24 on Sunday.

Jordy Nelson had a fantastic game, catching nine passes for 209 yards and a touchdown.

New York led Green Bay 21-3 early in the second quarter before Aaron Rodgers got hot and threw for three touchdowns.

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Here's what you need to know...

  • Geno Smith was outstanding in the first half, dissecting the Packers' defense for a rushing and passing touchdown, helping the Jets jump out to a 21-3 lead. 
  • Including a slow start, Rodgers finished 25-of-42 for 346 yards, with three touchdowns and no interceptions.
  • Green Bay scored 21 unanswered points to tie the game at 24-24 in the third quarter.
  • Whenever the Packers hit a lull, they turned to Nelson. The seventh-year pro torched an anemic Jets secondary whenever he touched the ball.
  • After the Packers scored a go-ahead touchdown, Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson threw punches at Packers guard Josh Sitton and was promptly ejected.
  • It wasn't a banner day for the Jets' defensive line, as Sheldon Richardson left the game and suffered an apparent leg injury.
  • Rodgers passed Bart Starr for second all-time on the Packers' passing yards list. 
  • Jets linebacker Demario Davis recorded two sacks in a losing effort.
  • Jets receiver Eric Decker left with a hamstring injury and did not return. Decker was the team's leading receiver with four catches for 63 yards and a touchdown.

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