Green Bay
Packers
3-0
28
FINAL
49
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Green Bay Packers 49-28 in an explosive Week 4 matchup of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The victory was critical for Tampa Bay as they look to build momentum heading into the middle of the season.
Leading the charge for the Buccaneers was quarterback Baker Mayfield, who threw for 289 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find open targets downfield. Desean Jackson was a standout receiver, racking up 133 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable weapon for Mayfield. Meanwhile, Josh Jacobs kept the Packers competitive with a strong performance on the ground, rushing for 107 yards.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made crucial plays that swung the game in their favor. Vita Vea dominated the trenches with two sacks, disrupting the Packers’ offensive rhythm. Zyon McCollum's two interceptions were pivotal, halting any potential comeback from Green Bay and solidifying Tampa Bay's control of the game. The turning point came in the third quarter when McCollum's first pick set up a quick touchdown, extending the Buccaneers' lead beyond reach.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 30 | 15 | 50% | 289 | 3 | 2 | 89.4 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 22 | 10 | 45% | 272 | 3 | 5 | 91.4 |
| Desean Jackson | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 11 | 107 | 9.7 | 81 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 16 | 78 | 4.9 | 16 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desean Jackson | WR | 3 | 133 | 44.3 | 54 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 5 | 93 | 18.6 | 29 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 1 | 70 | 70.0 | 52 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 33 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 1 | 60 | 60.0 | 14 | 0 | 60 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 6 | 54 | 9.0 | 44 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 37 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Ko Kieft | TE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Payne Durham | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Rueben Bain Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Charles Woodson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Nelson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty'Ron Hopper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 4 | 4 | 5 | 62 |

