Winless Buccaneers Turn to Rookie QB Against Packers
Winless Buccaneers Turn to Rookie QB Against Packers
The Green Bay Packers travel to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Oct. 4, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Green Bay enters at 1-2 after a 35-14 loss to Atlanta on Thursday, Sept. 24, while Tampa Bay is 0-3 following a 23-16 defeat to Minnesota.
The Buccaneers will start undrafted rookie quarterback Daniels for the first time in his career after Baker Mayfield dislocated his thumb late in the Minnesota loss. Daniels has three career pass attempts and one interception. He takes over an offense averaging 185 passing yards and 94.3 rushing yards per game, with a third-down conversion rate of 32.6 percent through three weeks. Running back Irving has carried the load on the ground, accounting for 180 of Tampa Bay's 283 rushing yards this season, though the Buccaneers managed just 2.7 yards per carry against Minnesota. padel betting
Green Bay's defense has allowed 91 points and recorded seven sacks through three games, while the offense leans heavily on quarterback Jordan Love, who ranks sixth in the league with 844 passing yards and six touchdowns despite the team averaging only 18.7 points per game. Wide receiver Watson has emerged as Green Bay's top target with 284 receiving yards, including an 81-yard touchdown, after Jayden Reed was placed on injured reserve with a season-ending neck injury. Tampa Bay's defense has surrendered 26.3 points per game with six sacks and two interceptions this season.
Green Bay is favored by 3.5 points, with the game total set at 38.5. The Packers carry a moneyline of -183, while the Buccaneers are priced at +152.
