Official Packers vs Buccaneers Discussion Thread

[Joemailman]

Packers lead all-time series 33-23-1.

Last meeting: January 24, 2021 Bucs defeated Packers 26-21 in NFC Title Game.

Last meeting in Tampa Bay: October 18 2020. Bucs defeated Packers 38-10. Aaron Rodgers had one of the worst games of his career with 160 passing yards and 2 INT's including a pick 6.

Early line has Bucs favored by just 3. Over/under is 45.

Bucs are 2-0 despite scoring just 39 points. They have given up just 13 points. Brady has thrown for just 402 yards and 2 TD's for a passer rating of 82.1. Leonard Fournette has rushed for 192 yards. Mike Evans leads Bucs with 132 receiving yards and 2 TD's. Chris Godwin and Julio Jones have been hurt. On defense, Devin White leads Bucs with 19 tackles and 3 sacks. As a team Bucs have 10 sacks. Opposing QB's have 434 passing yards with 1 TD and 4 INT's. Opponents have rushed for 173 yards, averaging 4.6 YPC.

[Fritz]

You'd think, given what you wrote, and given how the Packer offense has been trying to get its legs under it, that this will be a lower scoring game. But who knows? I wonder what the temps will be in Tampa - the heat really seems to mess up the Packers in these September games.

[George Cumby]

Bucs seem to have the Packers' number.

Brady lives rent free in Rodgers' head, I think.

[run pMc]

Bucs OL is beat up, and their WRs are hurt. Wonder if they regret releasing Tyler Johnson? If I'm TB I test GB's D vs. crossers. Packers should also plan to see a lot of Fournette in this game, especially after watching David Montgomery.
Can the Packers D stop them?

The Bucs D is good (no surprise there) and have the traits that give Rodgers - and the run game - trouble. Vea and those linebackers are stout, Shaq Barrett is very good, and their secondary is too.
Can the Packers O score on them?

[texaspackerbacker]

Yes, after what the Bears' RBs did to Barry's D, I definitely do expect to see a heavy dose of Fournette. If we can put the pressure on Brady like we did on Fields, our D just might carry the day, but that's a big if. As good as the Packers made the Bears O Line look, I think Tampa's is a LOT better.

Yes, I think we can score on them. How much? Enough? That kinda depends on ...... I'm not sure what hahahaha.

[Joemailman]

Bucs' WR Mike Evans suspended 1 game for role in fight on Sunday. He may appeal, so it's uncertain whether Packers will face him or not. Chris Godwin and Julio Joes are also out, so Packers could be facing 2nd team WR's Sunday if Evans can't play.

[Freak Out]

Better focus on stopping the run and hope they can get Brady to third and long. It's going to be tough sledding on offense unless Watson can hang onto a deep one and Arod plays a perfect game. Don't hold onto the damn ball to long!

[Joemailman]

On both teams, the defense is ahead of the offense. Both QB's will be trying to get rid of the ball early, and neither has the receiver corp they're used to.

Forecast for Sunday is a high of 87 with a mix of sun and clouds and a chance of isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. In other words, humid.

[texaspackerbacker]

I certainly wouldn't say the Packers D is ahead of the offense.

[Joemailman]

I certainly wouldn't say the Packers D is ahead of the offense.

Packers are 22nd in points scored and 8th in points allowed.

[smuggler]

Wonder how much Brady will be fined for criticizing the league's punishment against Evans for cheap-shotting Lattimore? It won't be nearly enough.

I thought Fournette should have been ejected as well.

I certainly wouldn't say the Packers D is ahead of the offense.

It wasn't in week 2. Can't play the run like that and expect to be competitive.

[texaspackerbacker]

Observation trumps stats, especially early in the season.

[Freak Out]

So Evans is out?

[smuggler]

Yes, Evans' suspension was confirmed by Derrick Brooks/James Thrash

[Teamcheez1]

I’m just not feeling it for this game. Although we have seen improvements on both sides of the ball, I’m not convinced it will be enough for Sunday. We should be able to take advantage of the Bucs hodgepodge offensive line and lack of WR’s, but their defense may stymie us all game.