Packers at Saints
Green Bay Packers 34, New Orleans Saints 20 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Packers 34 5 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Saints 20 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPTyler Shough 164 yds passingJosh Jacobs 200 yds rushingTravis Etienne Jr 41 yds receivingBrandon Cisse 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 302 · 224Passing yards 96 · 143Rushing yards 206 · 81Completions 10/10 · 19/28Yards per carry 15.8 · 9.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 24d ago
In a decisive Wildcard Round matchup, the Green Bay Packers topped the New Orleans Saints 34-20, securing their place in the next round of the playoffs. With both teams vying for a chance at the championship, the Packers delivered a commanding performance that showcased their offensive strength.
Leading the charge for Green Bay was quarterback Jordan Love, who threw for three touchdowns, while running back Josh Jacobs dominated on the ground with an impressive 200 rushing yards. The Packers' offensive line created ample opportunities, allowing Jacobs to exploit gaps and keep the Saints' defense on its heels throughout the game. Despite Tyler Shough's efforts for New Orleans, totaling 164 passing yards, the Saints struggled to keep pace.
Defensively, the Packers made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Devonte Wyatt recorded a key sack, while Brandon Cisse intercepted a pass that halted a potential scoring drive for the Saints. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Cisse's interception led to a quick touchdown, giving Green Bay a lead they would not relinquish.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | ||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 9/10 | 90% | 96 | 3 | 0 | 146.2 |
| Matthew GoldenWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 18/28 | 64% | 164 | 3 | 1 | 100.8 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | |||||||
| Josh JacobsHB | 12 | 200 | 16.7 | 86 | 2 | 81 | 0 |
| Jordan LoveQB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 6 | 37 | 6.2 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tyler ShoughQB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Bryce LanceWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | |||||||
| Matthew GoldenWR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 28 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | — | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| KJ HamlerWR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Tucker KraftTE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Josh JacobsHB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 37 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 8 | 41 | 5.1 | 7 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Bryce LanceWR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 14 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 5 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Juwan JohnsonTE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | |||||
| Brandon CisseCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Edgerrin CooperWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte WyattDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah ParsonsREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon BullardSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron YoungLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellanDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Saints | |||||
| Jonas SankerSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington ValentineCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen MillerDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr.SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny StutsmanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Keisean NixonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion RichardsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian BlackmonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy RileyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | |||
| Trey SmackK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |