NFL Preseason: Packers, Jets, and Panthers Secure Wins

Week 2 of the NFL preseason continued on August 22, 2026, with notable performances from the Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, and Carolina Panthers. The Packers triumphed over the Denver Broncos with a decisive 33-13 victory in Denver. Meanwhile, the Jets earned a shutout win against the Pittsburgh Steelers, finishing 17-0, and the Panthers outperformed the Jacksonville Jaguars with a score of 34-17.

In the Packers-Broncos game, first-round pick Bo Nix, returning from offseason ankle surgery, demonstrated his potential by completing 6-of-9 passes for 76 yards, including a touchdown. Kyle McCord, the Packers’ quarterback, also shone with a strong performance, completing 12-of-19 passes for 118 yards after taking over in the second half. Other highlight plays included impressive drives led by Geno Smith and Bryce Young for their respective teams.

The six teams that played on this night each have one more preseason game scheduled before the regular season kicks off on September 9. The Packers will host the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field for their final preseason match, while the Broncos will face the Minnesota Vikings at home.

On the same night, standout quarterback performances from Drew Allar of the Jets, Kenny Pickett of the Steelers, and Jordan Love of the Packers captivated fans. Allar threw for 110 yards, Pickett completed 15-of-25 passes for 137 yards with one touchdown, and Love was efficient with 5-of-7 completions for 56 yards and a touchdown.

August 22, 2026, also marked a busy day ahead as Week 2 of the preseason continued, with ten games planned for tomorrow. The scheduled games include:
- Commanders vs. Lions at 12 p.m.
- Falcons vs. Colts at 1 p.m.
- Bills vs. Browns at 1 p.m.
- Ravens vs. Vikings at 1 p.m.
- Giants vs. Dolphins at 4 p.m.
- Saints vs. Rams at 4 p.m.
- Bears vs. Bengals at 7 p.m.
- Eagles vs. Patriots at 7 p.m.
- Chiefs vs. Buccaneers at 7:30 p.m.
- Cowboys vs. Cardinals at 10 p.m.

As for individual performances, Kyle McCord’s growth has been notable, and he appears to have solidified his position within the Packers' quarterback depth chart. The Broncos, despite their solid start, need to address several issues, including penalties and offensive line assignments, as highlighted by their performance against the Packers.