Green Bay
Packers
1-0
21
FINAL
18
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Green Bay Packers topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21-18 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their positions in a competitive conference, but it was the Packers who ultimately emerged victorious, showcasing their resilience in a crucial moment.
Jordan Love led the Packers' offense with a strong performance, throwing for 287 yards and effectively orchestrating the attack. Baker Mayfield managed to keep the Buccaneers competitive with a touchdown pass, while Chris Godwin Jr. shined as a receiving threat, racking up 126 yards. Bucky Irving contributed on the ground with 54 rushing yards, but it was Green Bay's balanced offensive effort that made the difference.
Defensively, Micah Parsons made his presence felt for the Packers, notching a key sack that disrupted Tampa Bay's rhythm. Despite Ronde Barber's standout performance with 10 tackles for the Buccaneers, it was a critical fourth-quarter stop by Green Bay's defense that swung the momentum, allowing the Packers to maintain their lead and secure the win. This game highlighted the importance of defensive plays in tight contests, ultimately sealing Green Bay's triumph.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 36 | 26 | 287 | 1 | 0 | 104.7 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 36 | 21 | 215 | 1 | 0 | 84.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 16 | 54 | 3.4 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 18 | 47 | 2.6 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 5 | 5 | 1.0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 10 | 126 | 12.6 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 9 | 92 | 10.2 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 7 | 71 | 10.1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronde Barber | CB | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Charles Woodson Sir Charles | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Warren Sapp | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Clay Matthews | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dez Bryant | WR | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty'Ron Hopper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 40 |
| Trey Smack | K | 2 | 3 | 1 | 40 |

