Packers hold on for 28-26 preseason win over Texans
DeShone Kizer was 8 for 13 with 102 yards and a touchdown and the Green Bay Packers topped the Houston Texans 28-26 in the preseason opener for both teams on Thursday night.
National Football League
FINAL
Houston Texans
26
Green Bay Packers
28
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 0 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 26 |
| GB | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
Lambeau Field
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | @ Los Angeles Chargers | W 44-22 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs New York Giants | L 21-27 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Jacksonville Jaguars | W 34-31 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Tennessee Titans | W 26-3 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Dallas Cowboys | L 30-34 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:29 26-28
Josh Ferguson 1 Yd Run (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Field Goal 12:08 19-28
Ka'imi Fairbairn 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:07 16-28
Jerell Adams 6 Yd pass from Joe Webb III (Ka'imi Fairbairn PAT failed)
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Touchdown 2:04 10-28
Allen Lazard 27 Yd pass from Tim Boyle (Sam Ficken Kick)
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Touchdown 12:21 10-21
J'Mon Moore 1 Yd pass from Tim Boyle (Mason Crosby Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 10-14
Ka'imi Fairbairn 49 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:43 7-14
Darrius Shepherd 14 Yd pass from DeShone Kizer (Sam Ficken Kick)
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Touchdown 7:16 7-7
Damarea Crockett 1 Yd Run (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Touchdown 1:54 0-7
Equanimeous St. Brown 0 Yd Fumble Return (Mason Crosby Kick)
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GB
1 play, -1 yard, 0:29 · End of Game
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HOU 0:29
4 plays, 70 yards, 1:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:29 26-28
Josh Ferguson 1 Yd Run (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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GB 1:42
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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HOU 3:24
9 plays, 32 yards, 3:20 · Punt
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GB 6:44
9 plays, 32 yards, 5:24 · Punt
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HOU 12:08
4 plays, 1 yard, 0:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:08 19-28
Ka'imi Fairbairn 45 Yd Field Goal
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GB 12:59
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:08 · Fumble
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HOU 13:07
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:07 16-28
Jerell Adams 6 Yd pass from Joe Webb III (Ka'imi Fairbairn PAT failed)
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GB 2:04
5 plays, 77 yards, 3:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:04 10-28
Allen Lazard 27 Yd pass from Tim Boyle (Sam Ficken Kick)
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HOU 5:47
11 plays, 69 yards, 6:34 · Downs
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GB 12:21
6 plays, 3 yards, 2:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:21 10-21
J'Mon Moore 1 Yd pass from Tim Boyle (Mason Crosby Kick)
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HOU 14:29
2 plays, -10 yards, 0:31 · Interception
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HOU
11 plays, 44 yards, 2:43 · Field Goal
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GB 2:43
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:33 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 10-14
Ka'imi Fairbairn 49 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:43 7-14
Darrius Shepherd 14 Yd pass from DeShone Kizer (Sam Ficken Kick)
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HOU 7:16
14 plays, 61 yards, 6:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:16 7-7
Damarea Crockett 1 Yd Run (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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GB 14:02
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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HOU 0:41
3 plays, 38 yards, 1:13 · Fumble
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GB 1:54
7 plays, 32 yards, 3:22 · Punt
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Touchdown 1:54 0-7
Equanimeous St. Brown 0 Yd Fumble Return (Mason Crosby Kick)
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HOU 5:16
8 plays, 33 yards, 5:01 · Interception
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GB 10:17
6 plays, 21 yards, 4:43 · Punt
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
HOU
GB
29
1st Downs
16
16
Passing 1st downs
8
10
Rushing 1st downs
5
3
1st downs from penalties
3
7-12
3rd down efficiency
7-13
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
71
Total Plays
50
412
Total Yards
237
5.8
Yards per Play
4.7
10
Total Drives
10
274
Passing
142
25/40
Comp/Att
11/21
6.5
Yards per pass
6.8
2
Interceptions thrown
0
2-12
Sacks-Yards Lost
0-0
138
Rushing
95
29
Rushing Attempts
29
4.8
Yards per rush
3.3
3-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-2
9-100
Penalties
12-102
4
Turnovers
1
2
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
1
32:09
Possession
27:51
Injuries
Green Bay Packers
- Xavier McKinney Questionable
- Kevin Zeitler Questionable
- Travis Glover Questionable
- Aaron Banks Questionable
- Sean Rhyan Questionable
Houston Texans
- Marvin Harrison Jr. Questionable
- David Montgomery Questionable
- Woody Marks Questionable
- Reed Blankenship Questionable
- Danielle Hunter Questionable
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