Green Bay
Packers
1-2
42
FINAL
38
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 showdown, the Green Bay Packers narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 42-38, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the 2026 season. Both teams came into the game looking to solidify their positions, but it was the Packers who emerged victorious in a contest that showcased explosive offensive talent.
Packers quarterback Jordan Love lit up the field with an astonishing 524 passing yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the defense and find open targets. Meanwhile, Baker Mayfield of the Buccaneers put up a valiant effort, throwing for five touchdown passes, but it was not enough to secure the win. On the ground, Bucky Irving contributed 79 rushing yards for Tampa Bay while Jeff Caldwell dominated the receiving game with 200 yards, demonstrating the Buccaneers' offensive prowess.
Defensively, the Buccaneers had a notable performance led by Antoine Winfield Jr., who recorded four tackles, while Vita Vea added 1.5 sacks to apply pressure on Love throughout the game. The turning point came in the final minutes, where the Packers' defense held firm against a late Buccaneers drive, ultimately sealing the victory and handing Tampa Bay a tough home loss. The defensive struggle highlighted the importance of timely stops in what was otherwise an offensive showcase.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 30 | 22 | 524 | 4 | 3 | 115.2 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 24 | 13 | 387 | 5 | 3 | 99.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 13 | 79 | 6.1 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 8 | 14 | 1.8 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Marquez Valdes-Scantling | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 6 | 200 | 33.3 | 2 | 95 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 10 | 192 | 19.2 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 4 | 129 | 32.3 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 6 | 122 | 20.3 | 1 | 51 | 1 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 2 | 88 | 44.0 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 2 | 81 | 40.5 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Marquez Valdes-Scantling | WR | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Wilson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 37 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

