Green Bay
Packers
7-4
38
FINAL
31
New Orleans
Saints
2-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup, the Green Bay Packers narrowly defeated the New Orleans Saints 38-31 in Week 13 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Packers who emerged victorious, solidifying their position in the postseason race.
Leading the charge for Green Bay was quarterback Jayden Daniels, who threw for an impressive 356 yards and four touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to make big plays when it mattered most. Wide receiver Jayden Reed was a standout target, racking up 194 receiving yards, while running back Josh Jacobs contributed with 46 rushing yards, balancing the offensive attack effectively.
On the defensive side, Edgerrin Cooper made a significant impact, recording seven total tackles and 1.5 sacks, helping to keep the Saints' offense in check. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Cooper's pressure on the quarterback forced a crucial turnover, allowing the Packers to regain momentum and ultimately seal the win. It was a performance that highlighted Green Bay's depth and determination as they push toward the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 34 | 26 | 76% | 356 | 4 | 0 | 148.6 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 50 | 30 | 60% | 350 | 2 | 0 | 94.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 10 | 46 | 4.6 | 24 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 8 | 45 | 5.6 | 15 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 10 | 42 | 4.2 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 8 | 26 | 3.3 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khari Blasingame | FB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Reed | WR | 9 | 194 | 21.6 | 86 | 3 | 70 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 8 | 135 | 16.9 | 56 | 1 | 43 | 1 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 7 | 103 | 14.7 | 24 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 7 | 87 | 12.4 | 24 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 12 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 7 | 47 | 6.7 | 28 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Skyy Moore | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Khari Blasingame | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 7 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vernon Broughton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyree Wilson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ochaun Mathis | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Karl Brooks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 31 |
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 43 |

