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Announcers, Referees and Jersey Combination for Buccaneers Week 4 Game

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter Week 4 at a miserable 0-3, making them the only winless team in the NFC. The bigger problem came last week when Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb against the Minnesota Vikings.

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Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers OLB Yaya Diaby vs Green Bay

Buccaneers’ Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby enters Week Four looking to make his presence felt against the Green Bay Packers. Through three games, Diaby has six tackles and one pass deflection.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / October 3

Four Keys to a Packers Victory in Week 4 vs. Buccaneers

The Green Bay Packers enter Week 4 looking to change their fortunes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are still searching for their first victory of the season.

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How many of the Week 1 starting quarterbacks from the 2009 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

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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 / Athlon Sports / October 3

NFL Makes Punishment Decision on Buccaneers Running Back

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers already paid a significant price for one costly play during Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Now Bucky Irving has to pay another one.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 3

Buccaneers Elevating QB Easton Stick & LB Caden Fordham

The Buccaneers announced Saturday that they are elevating QB Easton Stick and LB Caden Fordham to the active roster for Week 4. Stick, 30, was a fifth-round pick by the Chargers out of North Dakota State back in 2019.

Baker Mayfield News / PewterReport.com / October 3

Baker Mayfield Injury Update: Bucs QB’s Return Is Near?

Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield was supposed to be out for a minimum of three games, according to head coach Todd Bowles. Mayfield suffered a dislocated thumb on his right hand, which is his throwing hand, in the final two minutes of last week’s 23-16 loss to Minnesota when he hit his thumb on the arm of Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / TWSN / October 3

Baker Mayfield’s Return Timetable Changes Outlook For Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are still searching for their first win of the 2026 NFL season, but they could very well still be able to turn their season around before it’s too late.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 3

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield To Miss At Least Three Games

OCTOBER 3: In typical fashion, Mayfield wants speed up his return process and is even “pushing to come back” as early as Week 5, per Bleacher Report James Palmer.

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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 / Athlon Sports / October 3

Zac Robinson Admits Buccaneers Must Get Sean Tucker Going After Zero Touches in 3 Games

Not much has gone right for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2026. The team is 0-3, Baker Mayfield is hurt, and head coach Todd Bowles is feeling more heat than any other coach in the league.

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Chase McLaughlin News / PewterReport.com / October 3

Chase McLaughlin Doesn’t Chase Success, He Chases Something Greater

It is Thursday afternoon in the Bucs locker room, and reporters are filing out following open availability. That is when I get the chance to talk one-on-one with Bucs kicker Chase McLaughlin.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / October 3

Buccaneers Land 7-INT Notre Dame Star at No. 2 in Latest 2027 Mock Draft

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are not having an ideal season. Entering Week 4, the team has yet to win a game, and head coach Todd Bowles is on the hottest of hot seats.

Bucky Irving News / Bucs Report / October 4

Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving vs Green Bay

Bucky Irving enters Week Four as one of the Buccaneers’ most important offensive players. With Baker Mayfield sidelined, rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels will make his first NFL start against Green Bay.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / October 3

Our Buccaneers vs. Packers Score Predictions Are In

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a crucial game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. The team is 0-3, and if they fall to 0-4, the playoffs are all but out of reach.

NFL News / Viral Sports News / October 3

Packers’ Matt LaFleur Gets Honest About Buccaneers New QB

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur called Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels a very talented player Friday, two days before Daniels makes his first NFL start.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / October 2

3 Key Areas Buccaneers Have Advantage over Packers: The Run Game Difference

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are struggling. They're 0-3 to start the season, and what's worse, they're set to start a backup quarterback in UDFA rookie Jalon Daniels on Sunday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 2

Buccaneers Rule Out Four Players For Week 4

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially ruled out QB Baker Mayfield, OLB Rueben Bain, TE Ko Kieft, and CB Benjamin Morrison for Week 4 against the Packers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / October 2

Mayfield seemingly disagrees with Bucs' timeline for return from injury

Baker Mayfield seemingly disagrees with Buccaneers' timeline for return from injury

It sounds like Mayfield has a different timeline in mind.

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David Walker News / PewterReport.com / October 2

Pewter Report's Fab 5: FAB 5: David Walker, A’Shawn Robinson Lead Bucs Defense In Different Ways

The Bucs defense was the bright spot in the team’s third consecutive loss last Sunday with outside linebacker David Walker and defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson leading the way.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 2