​Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon admitted quarterback Geno Smith always plays well against his defenses. GettyGreen Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon admitted quarterback Geno Smith always plays well against his defenses. GettyJoanthan Gannon and the Green Bay Packers are trying to bounce back after a tough Week 1 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. GettyThe Green Bay Packers will aim to end their losing streak which dates back to December of last year again on Sunday. When the season began, the matchup appeared to be a favorable one — a showdown against Geno Smith and the New York Jets. But Smith and the Jets won in Week 1 while the Packers didn’t.The veteran quarterback also typically finds a way to play well against Jonathan Gannon’s defense. Green Bay’s defensive coordinator admitted as much when he spoke to reporters Tuesday.“I’ve always been a big fan of Geno [Smith],” Gannon said to the media. “He always plays well, for whatever reason, against me or us or whoever I’m with. “So, big challenge ahead.”When Gannon was head coach of the Arizona Cardinals and Smith played in the same division for the Seattle Seahawks, Smith went a perfect 4-0 versus Gannon’s defense. In those four games, Smith completed 70.8% of his passes for 895 yards. The veteran averaged 223.75 passing yards per game and 7.9 yards per pass versus Gannon’s defense in Arizona. Smith also had six touchdown passes and two interceptions.Geno Smith’s Record vs. Jonathan GannonGettyGreen Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon admitted quarterback Geno Smith always plays well against his defenses.
Gannon admitting Smith might have his number wasn’t exactly what Packers fans wanted to hear this week. Not when the team is desperate for a win after blowing another double-digit second half lead in the season opener.The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman posted Gannon’s quote about Smith playing well against him on X. Packers fans responded very negatively to the comment.“Uh, that’s not great,” wrote Kyle P.Uh, that’s not great— Kyle P (@KyleUWMad) September 15, 2026“If we lose to the Jets, Twitter might blow up,” wrote Will with a laughing emoji.Yo if we lose to the Jets Twitter might blow up 😂— Will (@rawPack_Will) September 15, 2026“Just oozing confidence,” wrote Jack.Just oozing confidence— Jack H (@JackH31943258) September 15, 2026Several other social media users offered similar sentiments.“Just want you want to hear,” wrote another account.Just what you want to hear— R⎊M (@LDNRom) September 15, 2026Yea that’s very encouraging— Mizter Perfect (@TheMarcusGraham) September 15, 2026Wow that makes me feel a lot better!— Walter Campbell 🧀🦌🧦 (@howboutthemsox) September 15, 2026Early in his coaching career. Gannon also faced Smith when he was with the Tennessee Titans and Minnesota Vikings. Smith played fairly well in those games as well, but Gannon’s clubs won the ma