Rookie Jalon Daniels to start for Buccaneers in must-win game vs. Packers
Tampa Bay's Jalon Daniels will make his first NFL start, replacing the injured Baker Mayfield against the Green Bay Packers as the Buccaneers try to avoid a 0-4 record.
In Week 4, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will start rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels for the first time, stepping in for the sidelined Baker Mayfield, who is out with a dislocated right thumb. Daniels, who previously played for the Kansas Jayhawks, offered a fresh cliché about being a "thermostat" rather than a "thermometer" during a press conference. He also recalled advice from Mayfield to stay composed and play his own game.
Head coach Todd Bowles stressed that the upcoming matchup against the Green Bay Packers is a collective challenge, noting that the entire roster must execute their roles. The Buccaneers are desperate to avoid a winless start, making this a must-win encounter to keep playoff hopes alive. The outcome will test Daniels' readiness and the team's ability to rally around a new starter.
