Green Bay
Packers
3-0
23
FINAL
15
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Green Bay Packers defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-15, securing a crucial victory in Week 4 of the 2026 season. Both teams were vying for momentum early in the season, but the Packers proved to be the more resilient squad on the road.
Chris Simms put on a stellar performance for the Buccaneers, throwing for 331 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to stretch the field. Despite his efforts, it was Ahman Green's steady ground game for the Packers, racking up 66 rushing yards, that complemented their offensive strategy and kept the chains moving. Meanwhile, Michael Clayton emerged as Simms' go-to target, accumulating 144 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Defensively, the Packers made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game, highlighted by Nicholas Collins' interception that halted a promising Buccaneers drive. Tampa Bay's defense, led by Brian Kelly with seven total tackles, fought hard but couldn't fully contain the Packers' balanced attack. The turning point came when Green Bay capitalized on Collins' pick, turning it into points and putting them ahead for good.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Simms | QB | 32 | 19 | 331 | 2 | 4 | 75.9 |
| Brett Favre | QB | 21 | 16 | 279 | 2 | 1 | 129.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahman Green | HB | 17 | 66 | 3.9 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Mike Alstott | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Clayton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cadillac Williams | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brett Favre | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Clayton | WR | 10 | 144 | 14.4 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Ahman Green | HB | 8 | 131 | 16.4 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Mike Alstott | TE | 4 | 125 | 31.3 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Bubba Franks | TE | 1 | 52 | 52.0 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Donald Driver | WR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Maurice Stovall | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Robert Ferguson | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Joey Galloway | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Cadillac Williams | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tory Humphrey | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton Quarles | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Kelly | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Charles Woodson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nicholas Collins | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Dendy | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Allen | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Hodge | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Atari Bigby | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Brooks | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahmad Carroll | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronde Barber | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Nece | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Strait | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barnett | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Hovan | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jovan Haye | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Al Harris | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cullen Jenkins | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Bryant | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dave Rayner | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 38 |
| Jon Ryan | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Bidwell | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

