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Packers, Bucs Both Facing Adversity
Green Bay seeks to end a historically poor rushing stretch while Tampa Bay starts rookie Jalon Daniels after Baker Mayfield's thumb injury.
- On Sunday, the Green Bay Packers visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Florida facing undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels at quarterback after Buccaneers starter Baker Mayfield sustained a dislocated thumb in last week's loss to Minnesota.
- Mayfield's dislocated thumb will sideline him for at least three weeks, marking his first absence since joining Tampa Bay in 2023 and forcing the Bucs to turn to their undrafted rookie backup.
- Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, preparing after a 35-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, cautioned that Daniels "can certainly beat you with his legs, but he's also got a big arm."
- Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles emphasized unity despite the 0-3 start, saying "Your character is more important than your reputation right now," while LaFleur urged his team to "drown out the outside noise and focus internally."
- ESPN gives the Packers a 67.3% chance to win, though the Bucs are winless through three weeks for the first time since 2014 and desperate to avoid an 0-4 start.
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Jalon Daniels, 'frustrated' Bucs seek elusive win vs. Packers
It has been a while since the Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers both began a season with this much adversity.Ahead of what feels like a pivotal early-season meeting in Tampa, Fla., on Sunday afternoon, neither of the two veteran head coaches are wavering in their confidence to right the ship.
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right0Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution71% Center
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C 71%
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