In a tightly contested Sunday night game at Raymond James Stadium, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers suffered a 17-14 defeat to the Green Bay Packers, slipping to an 0-4 start for the first time since 2014.
Key moments
Undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels, filling in for the injured Baker Mayfield, threw two interceptions that directly resulted in ten points for Green Bay. The first came when Jacob Parrish intercepted a Jordan Love pass, giving the Packers a short field that led to a field goal. The second interception occurred late in the fourth quarter, halting a potential Buccaneers comeback.
Jordan Love threw two touchdown passes, including a 2‑yard strike to Matthew Golden on fourth down that gave the Packers a 7‑0 lead in the second quarter, and another 2‑yard connection to Tucker Kraft early in the third to extend the lead to 17‑7.
Buccaneers’ missed opportunities
Tykee Smith forced a fumble by Kaleb Johnson inside the five‑yard line with just over nine minutes left, but A’Shawn Robinson recovered at the four‑yard line and the ensuing drive stalled. Later, after a first‑and‑15 at the Packers’ 26, Daniels attempted a short screen to Emeka Egbuka, which fell incomplete on fourth down from the Packers’ 47. Coach Todd Bowles also declined a 65‑yard field‑goal attempt by Chase McLaughlin, a distance the kicker successfully made the previous season.
Daniels did manage a 10‑yard touchdown pass to Kenneth Gainwell early in the fourth quarter, narrowing the gap to 17‑14, but the Buccaneers could not convert the subsequent possession into points.
Injury updates
Both teams dealt with injuries. The Packers lost safety Edgerrin Cooper to an Achilles tendon injury and continue to miss edge rusher Micah Parsons, who is recovering from ACL surgery. Tampa Bay’s roster saw several players listed as inactive, including edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr., cornerback Benjamin Morrison, and tight end Ko Kieft. Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. suffered an abdominal and rib injury late in the fourth quarter.
Looking ahead
The Buccaneers will travel to Dallas for a Thursday night matchup, hoping to snap their winless streak. The Packers host the Chicago Bears next Sunday, aiming to improve their 2‑2 record.
Original reporting: WESH Orlando — read the source article.
