Instant analysis of Packers' 17-14 win over Buccaneers in Week 4 - Packers Wire
The Green Bay Packers (2-2) turned the ball over twice in the fourth quarter but were able to survive on Sunday in Tampa Bay, using a late defensive stop to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-4) by a final score of 17-14 at Raymond James Stadium in Week 4.
The Packers bounced back from the home-opening loss last week and evened their record at 2-2, but a couple of key injuries -- specifically to Edgerrin Cooper -- will likely lessen the celebration of this victory.
Jalon Daniels' desperation throw -- with Evan Williams holding onto his leg -- fell incomplete on 4th-and-11 with under two minutes to go and the Packers up three points.
3-0: The Packers didn't allow Jordan Love to be sacked, while Jonathan Gannon's defense got to rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels three times and hit him seven times total. In terms of protecting the quarterback, the Packers won the battle. And in the process, showed real improvement on offense.
Love threw a late interception in the red zone, tainting an otherwise excellent performance. He completed 22 of 30 passes, tossed a pair of touchdowns inside the 5-yard line and finished with a passer rating of 98.9. Love hit eight different receivers.
The Packers' first takeaway set up a touchdown drive and an early 7-0 lead. What a play by Evan Williams:
Linebacker Edgerrin Cooper suffered an Achilles injury and was carted off the field. Defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt and running back Chris Brooks exited with ankle injuries, but Wyatt returned. Isaiah McDuffie had an eye injury but returned. Cornerback Brandon Cisse exited with a neck injury and a concussion evaluation.
The Packers will welcome the 3-1 Chicago Bears to Lambeau Field next Sunday. The rivalry game will feature the Packers' new "Rivalries" alternate uniforms. The Bears won back-to-back games without starting quarterback Caleb Williams over the last two weeks.
