Things on Packers defense vs. Buccaneers: Backup quarterback chaos

With Tampa Bay struggling early on offense, Green Bay’s defense faces a quarterback change Sunday: Jalon Daniels is expected to start for the Buccaneers in Baker Mayfield’s absence. The Packers enter the matchup aiming to prevent “backup quarterback chaos,” even though a new starter can cut both ways. Tampa ranks 30th in explosive play rate and has been poor at passing success, sitting at 31st in expected points added (EPA) per pass. The article points out that Tampa generates pressure at only the 11th-highest rate but is last in sack rate, and it notes Daniels’ mobility could complicate efforts to bring him down. It also highlights Daniels’ 19 interceptions across his final two college seasons, aligning with Green Bay’s need to improve a defense that ranks 29th in turnover rate in 2026. Other keys include tackling Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell, limiting yards after contact and after catch, and finishing drives in third-down and red-zone situations.