Green Bay
Packers
3-0
42
FINAL
45
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers narrowly defeated the Green Bay Packers with a final score of 45-42, showcasing an electrifying contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Both teams entered this game with high hopes for the season, making this victory crucial for Tampa Bay as they aim to establish themselves in the playoff race.
Baker Mayfield was the star of the show for the Buccaneers, throwing for an impressive 394 yards and four touchdowns, effectively leading his team through a relentless Packers defense. Jaxon Smith-Njigba also shone brightly, racking up 202 receiving yards and proving to be Mayfield's go-to target throughout the game. On the other side, Josh Jacobs put up a valiant effort for Green Bay, rushing for 158 yards, but it ultimately wasn’t enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made key plays that swayed the outcome of the game. Rueben Bain Jr. was a standout with two sacks, applying consistent pressure on the Packers' quarterback, which disrupted their offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Tampa Bay’s defense held Green Bay to a crucial stop, preserving their slim lead and clinching the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 22 | 16 | 73% | 394 | 4 | 1 | 135.4 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 17 | 11 | 65% | 231 | 3 | 0 | 147.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 8 | 158 | 19.8 | 72 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 20 | 111 | 5.5 | 30 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 11 | 202 | 18.4 | 60 | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 3 | 152 | 50.7 | 66 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 2 | 121 | 60.5 | 73 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 6 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 27 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 15 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rueben Bain Jr | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Oladapo | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 21 |

