Green Bay
Packers
0-0
27
FINAL
17
Denver
Broncos
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn the opening week of the 2027 season, the Green Bay Packers secured a solid 27-17 victory over the Denver Broncos. Both teams were looking to set the tone for the season, but it was the Packers who emerged victorious, showcasing a well-rounded performance on both sides of the ball.
On offense, Josh Jacobs was the standout for Green Bay, rushing for an impressive 125 yards, effectively controlling the tempo of the game. Meanwhile, Denver's Bo Nix threw for 205 yards and two touchdowns, keeping his team competitive throughout the contest. However, it was the Packers' ability to balance their attack that ultimately made the difference.
Defensively, the Packers were led by Dani Dennis-Sutton, who recorded two sacks, applying consistent pressure on Nix and disrupting Denver's offensive rhythm. Zaire Franklin also stepped up with five total tackles, anchoring the defense. The turning point came in the third quarter, as the Packers' defense forced a critical turnover, allowing Green Bay to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 19 | 11 | 58% | 205 | 2 | 0 | 130.3 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 21 | 12 | 57% | 129 | 1 | 0 | 91.1 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 17 | 125 | 7.4 | 29 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 7 | 46 | 6.6 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 3 | -5 | -1.7 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 26 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Trey'dez Green | TE | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 8 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 12 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 17 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 26 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Echoles | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasheed Biles | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Oladapo | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red Murdock | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 62 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 51 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

