Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Preview and Prediction

The Green Bay Packers suffered a setback in their playoff aspirations with a loss to the Giants on Monday night. However, they still have a chance to secure a wild-card spot as they face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. The Buccaneers, currently tied for first place in the NFC South, will be tough competition for the Packers. Despite this, Green Bay enters the game as a slight favorite.

Kickoff and TV Coverage

The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday at Lambeau Field. Fans can catch all the action live on FOX.

Jordan Love’s Performance and Offensive Concerns

Jordan Love, who had been on a hot streak recently, struggled in the last game, failing to throw multiple touchdowns for the first time since Week 9. He only managed to throw for 218 yards and committed two turnovers. The Buccaneers defense allows an average of 264 passing yards per game, which could pose a challenge for Love.

Furthermore, the Packers might face a shortage of wide receivers. Christian Watson has been dealing with a recurring hamstring injury that kept him out of the Giants game. In addition, rookie wide receivers Dontayvion Wicks and Jayden Reed suffered injuries during Monday night’s game. The return of running back Aaron Jones would provide some relief for the offense, but his availability for Sunday’s game is still uncertain. AJ Dillon is also questionable due to a broken thumb.

Buccaneers’ Recent Success and Running Game Advantage

The Buccaneers seemed to be in trouble after a four-game losing streak earlier in the season. However, they have managed to win three of their last five games, including two consecutive victories. A win against the Packers would mark their third straight win and solidify their playoff hopes. Rachaad White has been a key contributor to the Buccaneers’ recent resurgence, rushing for over 100 yards in two of the last three games. This could pose a challenge for the Packers’ defense, as they have struggled to stop the run, allowing an average of 141.8 rushing yards per game, the second-highest in the league.

Head-to-Head History

In their previous eight meetings, the Packers and Buccaneers have split the victories evenly, with each team winning four games.

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