The Green Bay Packers defeated the Denver Broncos 33-13 on Friday night, using a dominant second quarter and a steady finish at Empower Field at Mile High to take control of their Week 3 preseason matchup.
Green Bay and Denver traded touchdowns in the opening quarter, but the Packers created separation before halftime with a 16-3 advantage in the second period. That surge turned a tight preseason audition into a 23-10 Packers lead at the break, giving Green Bay’s depth players and coaching staff a more comfortable script for the final two quarters.
Denver briefly found some traction after halftime, opening the third quarter with a field goal to cut the margin to 23-13. But the Broncos could not build on that possession. Green Bay’s defense held Denver scoreless in the fourth quarter, while the Packers added 10 more points to finish off a 20-point road win in front of 75,640 fans.
Packers Take Charge Before Halftime
The first quarter offered the kind of back-and-forth start expected in a preseason game, with both sides reaching the end zone and the score tied 7-7. Green Bay’s second-quarter work made the difference. The Packers put up 16 points in the period, converting their early momentum into a two-score halftime cushion.
That quarter was especially important because neither team generated a major scoring run in the third. Denver’s field goal was the only scoring of the period, and Green Bay answered in the fourth with a field goal and a touchdown to put the game out of reach. The Packers closed with a 10-0 fourth-quarter edge, a useful sign for a roster competing for depth-chart spots heading toward the end of the preseason.
The supplied game data does not include a full play-by-play scoring summary, turnover log, sack totals, or red-zone breakdown. Still, the quarter-by-quarter score tells a clear story: Green Bay’s 16-point second quarter established control, and its fourth-quarter shutout prevented any Denver comeback bid.
Key Performers
Kyle McCord led Green Bay in passing, completing 12 of 19 attempts for 118 yards. The supplied stat line did not list touchdown or interception totals, but McCord’s 63.2 percent completion rate helped the Packers keep the offense moving during their decisive first-half stretch.
Will Sheppard was the Packers’ receiving leader with 6 receptions for 47 yards and 1 touchdown. Sheppard accounted for nearly 40 percent of McCord’s passing yardage and supplied Green Bay with a dependable target underneath and near the scoring area.
Pierre Strong Jr. paced the Packers on the ground with 8 carries for 37 yards. His 4.6 yards per carry gave Green Bay efficient production in a game where the Packers controlled the scoreboard without needing a single overwhelming individual rushing performance.
NerdSports Stat: Green Bay won by 20 points despite being held scoreless in the third quarter, as its 16-point second quarter and 10-point fourth quarter accounted for 26 of its 33 points.
Both teams leave the preseason contest at 1-1, with the result offering Green Bay encouraging execution from its passing-game depth and late-game units. The Packers will look to carry that sharper finish into their Friday, August 28 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals, while Denver returns home to face the Minnesota Vikings that same night.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Green Bay Packers defeated the Denver Broncos 33-13 on August 21, 2026.
Kyle McCord threw for 118 yards; the supplied game data did not list his touchdown total.
No. Green Bay won in regulation, 33-13.
Green Bay is now 1-1; Denver is 1-1.
The Green Bay Packers play the Arizona Cardinals on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM PDT.
