Green Bay
Packers
6-0
28
FINAL
24
Kansas City
Chiefs
6-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Green Bay Packers narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs by a score of 28-24. The stakes were high as both teams sought to solidify their playoff positioning in the competitive 2027 season. The victory propels Green Bay forward, while the Chiefs will need to regroup as they face tough competition ahead.
Quarterback Jordan Love was the star of the show for the Packers, throwing for 227 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead under pressure. His connection with the receiving corps was crucial, contributing significantly to the offense's success. Meanwhile, Kenneth Walker led the Chiefs’ rushing attack with 60 yards, but it was Noah Gray who shined in the passing game, racking up 89 receiving yards.
On the defensive side, the Packers made key plays that ultimately turned the tide in their favor. Jakorian Bennett recorded three total tackles, but it was Nick Cross who stood out with two crucial interceptions, halting the Chiefs' momentum at critical moments. The game’s turning point came in the fourth quarter when Cross's second pick set up a touchdown drive that secured the win for Green Bay, sealing the deal in a tightly contested battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 16 | 10 | 63% | 227 | 3 | 1 | 119.7 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 34 | 19 | 56% | 220 | 2 | 3 | 58.4 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 11 | 60 | 5.5 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 8 | 51 | 6.4 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Gray | TE | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 40 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 5 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 31 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 23 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 1 | 45 | 45.0 | 3 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 17 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Damien Martinez | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Cross | FS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Davis | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir Abdullah | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jontez Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eugene Asante | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 54 |

