Green Bay
Packers
3-0
49
FINAL
45
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 showdown, the Green Bay Packers narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 49-45, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the 2026 season. Both teams showcased explosive offensive talent, but it was the Packers who emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair.
Leading the charge for Green Bay was quarterback Jordan Love, who threw for an impressive 431 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability. His standout performance was complemented by wide receiver Jayden Reed, who racked up 172 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. Running back Josh Jacobs added balance to the offense with 49 rushing yards, contributing to a well-rounded attack.
On the defensive side, the Packers made crucial stops, with Evan Williams leading the team with seven total tackles, while Benjamin St-Juste snagged an interception that proved pivotal in maintaining momentum. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when St-Juste's interception halted a promising Buccaneers drive, allowing Green Bay to secure the lead and ultimately the win. The relentless pressure from the Buccaneers' Rueben Bain Jr., who recorded two sacks, wasn't enough to overcome the Packers' offensive firepower on this night.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 26 | 14 | 54% | 431 | 6 | 2 | 106.5 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 39 | 22 | 56% | 354 | 3 | 3 | 80.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 7 | 49 | 7.0 | 12 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 6 | 22 | 3.7 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Reed | WR | 3 | 172 | 57.3 | 96 | 2 | 86 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 3 | 125 | 41.7 | 21 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 44 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 6 | 89 | 14.8 | 45 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 3 | 78 | 26.0 | 36 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 39 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 40 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 10 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 29 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rueben Bain Jr | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deantre Prince | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'Davious White | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Ojulari | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 56 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

