Packers at Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35, Green Bay Packers 28 · New World League
Final Score
Packers 28 3 TD · 2 FG · 2 XP
Buccaneers 35 4 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPJordan Love 396 yds passingBucky Irving 140 yds rushingJosh Jacobs 131 yds receivingTykee Smith 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 434 · 383Passing yards 374 · 229Rushing yards 60 · 154Completions 19/29 · 17/28Yards per carry 4.3 · 11.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 6d ago
In a thrilling season opener, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Green Bay Packers 35-28, kicking off the 2027 season with a hard-fought victory. Both teams showcased their offensive prowess, but the Buccaneers ultimately found a way to hold off the Packers in the final moments.
Jordan Love was the standout for Green Bay, throwing for an impressive 396 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to stretch the field. However, it was Bucky Irving of Tampa Bay who stole the show on the ground, racking up 140 rushing yards and providing the Buccaneers with a dynamic offensive option. Josh Jacobs also made his presence felt for the Packers, accumulating 131 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made critical plays at key moments, highlighted by Zyon McCollum’s interception that swung momentum in their favor. Calijah Kancey's sack added pressure on Love during crucial drives, helping Tampa Bay maintain their lead. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter, as the Buccaneers' defense rose to the occasion, preventing the Packers from completing a comeback and sealing the victory.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 28 |
| Buccaneers | 4 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 35 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | ||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 19/29 | 66% | 396 | 3 | 2 | 114.5 |
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 17/27 | 63% | 238 | 3 | 0 | 128.3 |
| Javonte CumberlandTE | 0/1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | |||||||
| Josh JacobsHB | 12 | 34 | 2.8 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jordan LoveQB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 10 | 140 | 14.0 | 15 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Baker MayfieldQB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillanWR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Enrique DukesHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javonte CumberlandTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | |||||||
| Josh JacobsHB | 6 | 131 | 21.8 | 116 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| Jayden ReedWR | 4 | 85 | 21.3 | 10 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Christian WatsonWR | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 11 | 0 | 38 | 1 |
| Tucker KraftTE | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 10 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Savion WilliamsWR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Matthew GoldenWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 63 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Javonte CumberlandTE | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 53 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin JrWR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 43 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillanWR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | |||||
| Edgerrin CooperWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Evan WilliamsFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Xavier McKinneySS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Warren BrinsonDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus BanksFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah ParsonsREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore IICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre FullerCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van NessLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire FranklinMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carrington ValentineCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Tykee SmithSS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah KanceyDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea DennisMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Alex AnzaloneSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dwight McGlothernCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita VeaDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | |||
| Trey SmackK | 2/2 | 2 | 32 |
| Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |