Houston
Texans
0-5
21
FINAL
35
Green Bay
Packers
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Green Bay Packers secured a decisive 35-21 victory over the Houston Texans in Week 17, clinching a vital win as they head into the playoffs. With postseason implications on the line, the Packers showcased their offensive prowess, leaving no doubt about their championship aspirations.
Leading the charge for Green Bay was quarterback Jordan Love, who threw for 201 yards and two touchdowns, effectively guiding his team to victory. Running back Josh Jacobs was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 181 rushing yards and contributing significantly to the Packers' scoring efforts. The duo's performance was pivotal in establishing a commanding lead early in the game.
On the defensive side, Keisean Nixon's seven total tackles anchored the Packers' efforts, while Dani Dennis-Sutton added pressure with a crucial sack. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Packers' defense forced a turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and shift momentum firmly in their favor. The Texans struggled to recover from that setback, ultimately falling short as Green Bay held off their late-game efforts.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 29 | 17 | 59% | 201 | 2 | 0 | 102.8 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 45 | 21 | 47% | 198 | 1 | 0 | 66.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 22 | 181 | 8.2 | 111 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 8 | 43 | 5.4 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 8 | 36 | 4.5 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 11 | 33 | 3.0 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| MarShawn Lloyd | HB | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 16 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 12 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 7 | 104 | 14.9 | 12 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 7 | 91 | 13.0 | 34 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | — | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Xavier Hutchinson | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Togiai | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barryn Sorrell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Warren Brinson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Hansen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 46 |

