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Packers HC Matt LaFleur threatens to bench players despite win

The Green Bay Packers escaped Tampa Bay with a 17-14 win Sunday, but Matt LaFleur certainly didn't sound like a coach interested in celebrating.

Packers, behind Jordan Love and defense, keep Bucs winless

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Winners and Losers in Packers' Ugly 17-14 Win Over Buccaneers

It wasn’t pretty, but the Green Bay Packers somehow escaped with a 17-14 victory over the still winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. There were a few positives in the win, but there were also plenty of negatives.

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Todd Bowles credits Jordan Love for Buccaneers’ inability to torch brutal Green Bay o-line

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced a challenging start to the 2026 season, highlighted by a tough loss to Minnesota and an injury scare involving star quarterback Baker Mayfield.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 4

Buccaneers To Start Jalon Daniels In Week 5; No Change To Baker Mayfield’s Timeline

The Buccaneers lost on Sunday afternoon, dropping them to 0-4 on the season. Baker Mayfield remains out of the lineup at this time, and his Week 4 replacement will remain atop the depth chart for now.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 4

Buccaneers’ Jalon Daniels makes guarantee after stinking up joint in 1st career start

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers turned the offense over to rookie Jalon Daniels with Baker Mayfield injured. The ex-Kansas star delivered a dismal outing, though, in the 17-14 loss to the Green Bay Packers Sunday.

Chase McLaughlin News / PewterReport.com / October 4

Why Didn’t Todd Bowles Trust The Bucs’ Best Player In Week 4 Loss?

The Bucs have four players on their roster who have a cap hit north of $20 million. But make no mistake about it, arguably the best and most reliable player on the entire team is the placekicker, Chase McLaughlin.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 4

4 winners and 3 losers from the Packers’ ugly but important win over the Buccaneers

Green Bay beat Tampa Bay in a road game that wasn’t beautiful by any means, but now the team is 2-2 after four games. The Green Bay Packers faced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 4 with a clearly adjusted offensive plan.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 4

Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers DL Calijah Kancey vs Green Bay

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey enters Week Four looking to make his biggest impact of the season. The Buccaneers defensive lineman has recorded three tackles through Tampa Bay’s first three games.

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Packers make telling offensive line decision before Week 4 game against the Buccaneers

Green Bay finalized its inactive list against Tampa Bay with several injuries up front, and they took two different paths along the offensive line. The Green Bay Packers released their inactive list for the Week 4 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / October 4

Who Is Jalon Daniels? Undrafted Buccaneers QB Starts vs. Packers With Baker Mayfield Out

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 0-3, and they are handing the offense to a rookie nobody drafted. Jalon Daniels makes his first NFL start Sunday against the Green Bay Packers after Baker Mayfield dislocated his right thumb in Week 3 against Minnesota.

Emeka Egbuka News / Bucs Report / October 4

Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka vs Green Bay

Buccaneers Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka enters Week Four as Tampa Bay’s leading receiver through the first three games. The second-year receiver has caught 13 passes for 141 yards and one touchdown.

Baker Mayfield News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 4

Buccaneers Concerned Baker Mayfield Could Miss As Many As Six Weeks

According to Adam Schefter, the Buccaneers are privately concerned that QB Baker Mayfield could miss as many as six games with his dislocated thumb injury. It will all come down to how quickly Mayfield can regain his grip strength to throw the football, per Schefter.