Key Takeaways

• Daniels completed 19 of 27 passes for 148 yards and one touchdown, adding 55 rushing yards on eight attempts as the Buccaneers’ second-leading rusher.
• Two first-half interceptions by the rookie directly produced 10 Packers points, highlighting early ball security issues despite moments of positive execution.
• Despite the miscues, veteran tackle Tristan Wirfs praised Daniels for energy, composure, and command in the huddle, noting he didn’t panic and kept battling.
• Coach Todd Bowles confirmed Daniels would start again, stressing that the performance showed ups and downs but indicated optimism about his ability to operate as a reliable backup.
• Tampa Bay dropped to 0-4 for the first time since 2013, continuing a stretch that has seen the team lose 11 of 13 games dating back to last season.
• Mayfield is expected to miss at least two more games, creating a short-term window for Daniels to cement his role behind the injured starter.
• The next test comes on Thursday night against Dallas, with the team aiming to avoid another close defeat and build momentum for a late-season turnaround.