Green Bay
Packers
9-3
41
FINAL
31
New Orleans
Saints
6-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 13 matchup, the Green Bay Packers topped the New Orleans Saints 41-31, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season approaches its climax. Both teams entered the contest with high stakes, but it was the Packers who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower and resilience.
Leading the charge for Green Bay was quarterback Jordan Love, who threw for 272 yards and two touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the Packers' prolific offense. Christian Watson was his favorite target, racking up 130 receiving yards, while the ground game also contributed significantly to the victory. Though the Saints struggled to contain the Packers' passing attack, Travis Etienne Jr. shone for New Orleans, rushing for an impressive 198 yards, keeping the game competitive.
Defensively, the Packers made crucial plays when it mattered most, including a key interception by Evan Williams that shifted momentum in their favor. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Williams' pick set up a touchdown that extended Green Bay's lead. Despite a valiant effort from the Saints, highlighted by Lorenzo Styles Jr.'s six tackles, it was the Packers' timely defensive stops that ultimately secured their win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 27 | 19 | 70% | 272 | 2 | 2 | 96.5 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 11 | 5 | 45% | 119 | 2 | 1 | 86.7 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 0 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 16 | 198 | 12.4 | 20 | 2 | 67 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 18 | 93 | 5.2 | 24 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan Pemberton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Childers | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Watson | WR | 3 | 130 | 43.3 | 15 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 3 | 96 | 32.0 | 60 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 34 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Bo Melton | WR | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 26 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Skyy Moore | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Logan Pemberton | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Barber | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| James Williams Sr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Sherman | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Corey Thornton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Jennings | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Evan Anderson | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 50 |

