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Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers QB Jalon Daniels vs Dallas

Buccaneers’ Quarterback Jalon Daniels will make his second career start when Tampa Bay travels to Dallas for Thursday Night Football. The Buccaneers remain without Baker Mayfield, leaving Daniels atop the depth chart.

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NFC Notes: Tetairoa McMillan, Jalon Daniels, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles knows his time may be running out, as the team started 0-4 this season. “We know what the problem is,” Bowles said, via PFT. “It’s on us.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 6

Identifying the biggest problem for NFL's five winless teams and whether they can solve it

Only four weeks of the NFL season have passed, but some fan bases may already be on the verge of giving up on their teams' seasons.

Reporter shares tough update for Malik Willis regarding future with Dolphins

Dolphins make unwanted NFL history after four games

Robert Saleh shares strong Cam Ward statement amid Titans' 0-4 start

Broncos' Davis Webb gets fresh warning ahead of game at winless Chargers

Insider names new AFC team as Tyreek Hill's second-likeliest landing spot

Two-minute drill: Divisional clashes, potential Super Bowl preview

NFL News / PackersTalk.com / October 6

The Packers escape Tampa with a win against the Buccaneers

The Packers might have won the game against the Buccaneers but it sure doesn’t feel like a victory. Coming into the game Green Bay was coming off their worst home opener in a very long time.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

How many of the most recent pair of teammates to rush for two touchdowns each in the same game for each NFL franchise can you name in eight minutes?

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The '800-receiving-yard running backs' quiz

The 'First-Round QBs of the 2000s' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / October 5

Why Bucs may, may not make Todd Bowles move after game vs. Cowboys

Why Buccaneers may, may not make Todd Bowles move after Week 5 game vs. Cowboys

For a piece published on Monday morning, NFL insider Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk and NBC Sports hinted that Thursday night could go down as Bowles' last stand with Tampa Bay.

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

Packers, behind Jordan Love and defense, keep Bucs winless

The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 5

How Did Buccaneers QB Jalon Daniels Do in His First NFL Start in Week 4 vs. Packers?

Todd Bowles had seen enough of Jalon Daniels by Sunday evening to give him another start. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach said after a 17-14 loss to the Green Bay Packers that the undrafted rookie from Kansas will be his quarterback again Thursday night in Dallas while Baker Mayfield’s dislocated right thumb heals.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / October 5

Jalon Daniels, Jacob Parrish Among 3 Winners and 2 Losers in Buccaneers Loss to Packers

Jacob Parrish and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ defense gave Jalon Daniels two chances to steal a game in the fourth quarter. The undrafted rookie, making his first career start with Baker Mayfield out with a thumb injury, could not turn either one into points.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 5

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

Mike Vrabel takes hilarious shot at official after Patriots' upset win

Another careless Josh Allen turnover costs Bills chance to start 4-0

Lamar Jackson injury update raises concerns about Ravens QB

The 'Multiple 4K passing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / NFL Analysis Network / October 4

How Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie Jalon Daniels fared on his first ever NFL start

Jalon Daniels first NFL start for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ended with a narrow 14-17 defeat to the Green Bay Packers. There is more pressure on Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles after the franchise dropped to 0-4 for the season.

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The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz

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.

Jonathan Gannon can and should lead the Packers to a victory against Buccaneers

NFL reporter gives 'searing' Todd Bowles hot seat update after Buccaneers' loss to Vikings

Jalon Daniels, 'frustrated' Bucs seek elusive win vs. Packers

The 'First-Round QBs of the 2000s' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 1

NFC Notes: Jalon Daniels, Gervon Dexter, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

Bucs undrafted rookie QB Jalon Daniels talked about the advice that QB Baker Mayfield gave him as he heads into his first career start. “He simply put it as, ‘You’ve been dreaming of this opportunity,‘” Daniels said, via the team’s website.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 1

Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers QB Jalon Daniels vs Green Bay

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will turn to rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels in Week Four. Daniels will make his first NFL start against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Total Pro Sports / September 30

Top ESPN NFL Insider Is Facing Pressure To Apologize For His Comments

ESPN NFL reporter Jeff Darlington found himself at the center of online criticism after a recent on-air exchange. During a discussion about Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jalon Daniels, another reporter referenced Daniels’ performance in the East-West Shrine Bowl.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / TWSN / September 30

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rookie Jalon Daniels Delivers Statement Before First Start

Jalon Daniels is going to be entering his first NFL start with a Tampa Bay Buccaneers team that is 0-3 as he tries to fill in for Baker Mayfield. Despite the pressure, Daniels made sure his message is clear ahead of the game that he knows the expectations.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / September 30

What We Saw From Jalon Daniels' First Practice as Buccaneers QB1

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to face off against the Green Bay Packers in Week 4 with a desperate need for a win after a 0-3 start. And they won't do it with their starting quarterback.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / EasySportz / September 28

Jalon Daniels Named Bucs Starter After Baker Mayfield Injury

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are turning to a rookie quarterback. After Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb in Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings, head coach Todd Bowles announced Monday that rookie Jalon Daniels will start at quarterback in Week 4 against the Green Bay Packers.