Green Bay withstood a sloppy first half and stormed back in the second, turning a 13-3 halftime deficit into a 23-19 preseason win over the Colts. The storylines leaned heavy toward the Packers’ depth pieces: Israel Abanikanda and Amar Johnson ground out inside-the-10 scores, Sean Clifford’s late 11-yard scramble sealed it, and Jordan Morgan continued to shine at left tackle as the backups shined in relief. Special-teams standout punts, a clean second half with reduced penalties, and a 1-1 preseason mark showcased a Packers team building depth for 2025.

Penalties and a turnover miscue lingered from the first half, but Green Bay tightened up after halftime, trimming the penalty basket and creating more consistent drives. Mecole Hardman and Malik Heath rebounded after rough Opener performances, while Daniel Whelan pinned Colts inside the 20 on three punts, flipping field position on a towering 59-yarder. The game highlighted a Packers roster flush with competition and a developing group of backs and receivers ready to push for roles once the regular season arrives.

The Packers opened their preseason with a 30-10 defeat to the Jets, a night defined by sloppy play, unforced errors and a depth chart that left much to be desired. Green Bay’s starters fought hard early but were pressed by a more physical Jets squad, and turnover-prone, penalty-heavy mistakes lingered through the night. The result matters little in the grand scheme, but the film highlights where the roster stands and which youngsters might push for snaps when the calendar turns to regular-season action.

Matthew Golden was the night’s bright spot on offense, snagging a first-team target and drawing a pass interference on Sauce Gardner to convert another critical third down. Amar Johnson flashed real burst, ripping off 67 rushing yards with a 39-yard TD, while Barryn Sorrell showed up consistently on the edge with several impactful rushes and two QB hits. Colby Wooden looked active at nose tackle in a new role, and the special teams unit delivered, with Brandon McManus and Daniel Whelan providing scoring and field-position upside. The Packers’ depth shined in spots, but the night underscored the gap between the top units and the rosters that will need to step up come September.

The Packers were sloppy from the opening kickoff in a 30-10 preseason defeat to the Jets, with penalties, drops and missed tackles piling up across all phases. Green Bay’s offense stalled after the starters left, finishing with 64 passing yards and just 10 completions while being outgained 403-188. Yet a handful of rookies shined amid the chaos. Matthew Golden made his first NFL catch on a pivotal conversion and drew DPI on Sauce Gardner, Barryn Sorrell supplied two QB hits, and Amar Johnson showed burst with 67 yards on seven carries, including a fourth‑quarter TD run.

On the negative side, the offensive line was flagged five times, three by Jacob Monk, and Mecole Hardman dropped a crucial ball, muffed a punt, and was held back in roster talks. Romeo Doubs and Julian Hicks had contested drops, while Jayden Reed exited in a walking boot, prompting early injury concerns. In total, Green Bay couldn’t sustain drives, didn’t convert a third down after halftime, and faced a long list of issues that the coach labeled as “sloppy football.”

Injury notes and the Jets’ control of the clock capped the night: Green Bay was out there for the full 60 minutes, with the Jets flipping field position and keeping the ball for nearly 39 minutes. The bad night for Hardman’s roster chances, the solid debut of Golden and Sorrell, plus the potential roster bids of Amar Johnson, kept the Packers’ preseason storyline surprisingly nuanced beyond the final score.

Amar Johnson sparked the lone bright moment for Green Bay in a 30-10 preseason loss to New York, ripping a 39-yard TD late in the fourth quarter. The Packers didn’t connect on any 20-plus yard pass plays and failed to sack or force a takeaway, while the Jets piled up 403 total yards and dominated time of possession. Jordan Love showed the anticipated limitations in the air, while Jets passer Justin Fields opened with a short TD rush and the defense came alive with a strip-sack TD and multiple sacks. Malik Willis was part of the spotlight on defense, but the night highlighted Green Bay’s depth concerns and Jets’ chunk plays, setting expectations for next week’s Colts tune-up and fantasy implications for late-round RBs like Amar Johnson.

Amar Johnson’s standout sequence emphasized the Packers’ unproven backfield depth behind the top two; the 39-yard TD hinted at potential if usage increases or injuries strike. Jordan Love’s execution underscored the importance of attack timing and pass protection in a game plan that relied on methodical work rather than big plays. On the Jets side, Fields’ involvement plus the defense’s pressure illustrated a preseason blueprint where high-variance fantasy value could emerge from the run-heavy moments and defensive stops, rather than clean, consistent offensive efficiency.