The Tampa Bay Buccaneers absolutely must beat the Green Bay Packers in Week 4 to salvage their season.
An 0-3 start is already disastrous, but only one team has ever made the playoffs after an 0-4 start, so a loss on Sunday would all but sink the Buccaneers’ ship.
If Tampa Bay is going to win, they’re going to need big performances from a few key players. Here are three bold predictions for the Buccaneers ahead of Week 4.
3 bold predictions for Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Green Bay Packers in Week 4
Jalon Daniels scores a rushing touchdown
All eyes are on Jalon Daniels as the undrafted rookie makes his NFL debut.
The Buccaneers have been awful offensively, but now they have a new dimension: Daniels’ legs. Daniels flashed his blazing speed often in the preseason with 37 rushing yards and a touchdown — and he’ll utilize that athleticism on Sunday.
The rookie will score his first regular season NFL touchdown on the ground and spark Tampa Bay's offense en route to their first win of the season.
David Walker gets 2 sacks on Jordan Love
David Walker has recorded a sack in back-to-back games, and the arrow is pointing up.
Rueben Bain Jr. has been ruled OUT as he deals with a groin injury and a lingering shoulder issue, and he’s likely to be sidelined again this weekend.
Todd Bowles said earlier this week that Walker has "definitely" earned more playing time, and the standout pass rusher will make the most of his increased opportunities in Week 4. Not only will he record a sack for the third straight week, but he’ll sack Jordan Love twice on Sunday.
Antoine Winfield Jr. gets his first interception of the season
Packers quarterback Jordan Love hasn’t played good football to start the season. He’s completing just 52% of his passes — which ranks 31st in the NFL ahead of only former Bucs QB Jameis Winston — and has thrown an interception in two out of three games so far.
Plays will be there to be made for the Bucs defense, as Love, a true gunslinger, has been inaccurate and a bit reckless with the football at times.
The Buccaneers are waiting for their former All-Pro safety to make a splash play and have the game-changing impact they’ve become accustomed to. Winfield will finally get on the board with his first interception of the season on Sunday and play a key role in helping the Bucs earn their first win of the season.
Add us as a preferred source on Google