Bucs Adjust as Jalon Daniels Steps up in Mayfield's Absence
WHO:
buccaneers.com - Jalon Daniels became the first rookie quarterback to start a game in the NFL this season, ahead of all 10 who were taken in the 2026 NFL Draft.
buccaneers.com - Jalon Daniels is the first undrafted rookie ever to start a game at quarterback for the Buccaneers.
buccaneers.com - Jalon Daniels is the starting quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
buccaneers.com - Todd Bowles is the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
buccaneers.com - Baker Mayfield is the injured quarterback for the Buccaneers.
buccaneers.com - Kenny Gainwell is a running back for the Buccaneers.
buccaneers.com - Ted Hurst is a wide receiver for the Buccaneers.
buccaneers.com - Tristan Wirfs is a team captain for the Buccaneers.
buccaneers.com - Jordan Love is the quarterback for the Green Bay Packers.
WHAT:
Heavy - The Buccaneers have dropped four straight games to open the season, marking their worst start since 2013.
buccaneers.com - Jalon Daniels threw a touchdown pass to running back Kenny Gainwell, marking Gainwell's first score as a Buccaneer.
buccaneers.com - The Buccaneers' defense held the Packers to 283 total yards, allowing only 15 first downs and two conversions in 10 third-down attempts.
buccaneers.com - The Buccaneers have allowed 16 sacks through the first four weeks of the season.
buccaneers.com - The Buccaneers' next game against the Dallas Cowboys is scheduled to be broadcast on Prime Video.
buccaneers.com - Jalon Daniels will make his second career start against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.
buccaneers.com - Head Coach Todd Bowles stated, "Yeah, he'll be the quarterback Thursday night," confirming Daniels' continued role as the starter.
buccaneers.com - The Buccaneers' next game against the Cowboys is scheduled to kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on Prime Video.
buccaneers.com - Head Coach Todd Bowles confirmed that Baker Mayfield is expected to miss at least two more games due to his dislocated right thumb.
buccaneers.com - The Buccaneers' defense held their third consecutive opponent below 300 total yards, allowing 283 yards to the Packers.
buccaneers.com - The Buccaneers lost to the Green Bay Packers with a score of 17-14.
buccaneers.com - The Buccaneers are currently 0-4 for the first time since 2013.
buccaneers.com - Jalon Daniels threw for 148 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in his first NFL start.
buccaneers.com - Daniels also rushed for 55 yards during the game.
buccaneers.com - The Buccaneers will play against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night at 8:15 p.m. ET.
buccaneers.com - Baker Mayfield is expected to miss at least three games due to a dislocated right thumb.
buccaneers.com - The Buccaneers' defense held the Packers to 283 total yards and forced two turnovers.
WHERE:
buccaneers.com - The game against the Green Bay Packers took place at Raymond James Stadium.
buccaneers.com - The upcoming game against the Dallas Cowboys will be held at AT&T Stadium.
WHEN:
buccaneers.com - The Buccaneers' next game against the Cowboys is scheduled for a Thursday night.
WHY:
buccaneers.com - The Buccaneers are seeking their first win of the 2026 season after a series of close losses.
HOW:
buccaneers.com - Head Coach Todd Bowles stated, "It's on us. We know what the problem is. It's on us. We can't keep getting close and not winning. That's not good enough."
buccaneers.com - Wide receiver Ted Hurst commented on Daniels' performance, saying, "I feel like he played [well]. He gave us what we needed. He gave us an opportunity to win."
buccaneers.com - Jalon Daniels stated, "I wouldn't say it took me some time to get comfortable... I was able to see everything that they were doing and was able to come back to the sideline and [was] able to communicate that with the rest of the team and my coaching staff."
buccaneers.com - Jalon Daniels expressed his commitment to leadership, saying, "Be the same person every single day... I'm going to come in and be the same guy every single day."
buccaneers.com - Jalon Daniels was named the starting quarterback after Baker Mayfield's injury.
buccaneers.com - The Buccaneers' defense managed to hold opponents below 300 total yards in three consecutive games.
The Buccaneers are struggling this season, having dropped four straight games, which marks their worst start since 2013. In their latest matchup, Jalon Daniels connected with running back Kenny Gainwell for a touchdown, marking Gainwell's first score as a Buccaneer, while the defense managed to hold the Packers to just 283 total yards. Head Coach Todd Bowles acknowledged the team's challenges, stating, "It's on us. We know what the problem is. We can't keep getting close and not winning. That's not good enough," as they prepare for their next game against the Dallas Cowboys, set to be broadcast on Prime Video.