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Packers-Buccaneers Preview: Green Bay travels to Tampa Bay

The Green Bay Packers (1-2) visit a 0-3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers team on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET as a 4-point favorite, and the matchup is defined by one injury: Baker Mayfield is out with a dislocated right thumb, so…

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 4:38 AM
Packers-Buccaneers Preview: Green Bay travels to Tampa Bay
Key Things to Know
  • Green Bay visits Tampa Bay in Week 4 as four-point road favorites.
  • Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is out with a dislocated right thumb.
  • Undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels will make his first NFL start for Tampa Bay.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Green Bay Packers travel to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 4, entering the matchup as four-point favorites. Tampa Bay enters the contest at 0-3 and will start undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels after Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb. Despite their winless record, the Buccaneers boast a top-six defense by EPA per play, though their offense currently ranks last in the NFL.

Rich Madrid highlights that Green Bay must counter Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles' blitz-heavy scheme through quick passing rather than leaning on an inefficient ground attack. Meanwhile, the Packers defense must focus on containing Daniels' mobility, as Tampa Bay's offensive line has already allowed 13 sacks on the season.

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