Chicago
Bears
0-0
34
FINAL
38
Green Bay
Packers
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling season opener, the Green Bay Packers narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears with a final score of 38-34. Both teams came into this matchup looking to set the tone for the 2028 season, but it was the Packers who emerged victorious in a high-scoring affair that showcased offensive fireworks.
Leading the charge for Green Bay was quarterback Jordan Love, who put on a spectacular performance with 426 passing yards and four touchdown passes. His connection with receiver Matthew Golden was particularly impressive, as Golden racked up 203 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept the chains moving and the offense in rhythm. On the other side, Chicago's Hollywood Smothers had a standout day on the ground, rushing for 217 yards and keeping the Bears competitive in this shootout.
Defensively, the Bears struggled to contain the Packers' explosive offense, though Jevon Holland did manage to contribute with four tackles and an interception. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Love orchestrated a crucial drive, culminating in a touchdown that put the Packers ahead for good. With both teams showcasing their offensive talent, it was Green Bay's timely plays and defensive stops that ultimately sealed the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 28 | 16 | 57% | 426 | 4 | 1 | 126.4 |
| Darian Mensah | QB | 43 | 29 | 67% | 407 | 5 | 1 | 126.7 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Smothers | HB | 16 | 217 | 13.6 | 18 | 3 | 62 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 14 | 92 | 6.6 | 15 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Braylon Staley | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Golden | WR | 7 | 203 | 29.0 | 69 | 3 | 72 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 5 | 135 | 27.0 | 36 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 20 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Nick McClellan | TE | 1 | 50 | 50.0 | 6 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Hollywood Smothers | HB | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 35 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Braylon Staley | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 18 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | REDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaxton Eck | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Dillard | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.J. McClellan | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Kayin Lee | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colby Folk | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'mauri Washington | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah Pritchett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Collin Oliver | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domani Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Sabb | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Shields | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 47 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 62 |

