Green Bay
Packers
3-0
38
FINAL
24
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 4 matchup, the Green Bay Packers topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 38-24, solidifying their momentum early in the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts the Packers' confidence but also places them firmly in the playoff conversation as they continue to navigate a competitive NFC landscape.
Leading the charge for Green Bay was quarterback Jordan Love, who threw for 217 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. Christian Watson was his top target, racking up 76 receiving yards, while the Buccaneers struggled to contain the Packers' aerial attack throughout the game. Despite a solid performance on the ground from RJ Harvey, who rushed for 82 yards, Tampa Bay's offense couldn't keep pace.
The Packers' defense played a crucial role in the outcome, highlighted by Micah Parsons’ two sacks and Javon Bullard’s impressive two interceptions. The turning point came in the second half when Bullard's second pick set up a quick touchdown, extending Green Bay's lead and shifting the momentum firmly in their favor. With Carrington Valentine leading the team in tackles, the Green Bay defense proved formidable, limiting Tampa Bay's scoring opportunities and sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 19 | 9 | 47% | 217 | 4 | 2 | 89.1 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 17 | 9 | 53% | 106 | 1 | 3 | 52.2 |
| Jalon Daniels | QB | 10 | 4 | 40% | 83 | 1 | 1 | 63.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 12 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 15 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| MarShawn Lloyd | HB | 10 | 43 | 4.3 | 14 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 6 | 28 | 4.7 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jalon Daniels | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Watson | WR | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 48 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 7 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 10 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Bo Melton | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 19 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 23 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 21 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javon Bullard | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Oladapo | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 35 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 37 |

