Our Packers vs Buccaneers preview covers the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, total, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch for the NFL Week 4 matchup between the Green Bay Packers (1-2) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-3) on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT), and the game airs on FOX.
Week 4 storyline: The Battle of the Bays matches two struggling teams. Tampa Bay, 0-3 for the first time since 2014, turns to undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels for his first NFL start because Baker Mayfield will miss at least three weeks with a dislocated right thumb. Green Bay has had 10 days off since losing 35-14 at home to Atlanta, and it lost WR Jayden Reed for the season this week.
As of Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, 7:01 AM PT (10:01 AM ET), DraftKings via ESPN lists the Packers as 3-point favorites over the Buccaneers, with the moneyline at Packers -170 / Buccaneers +142 and the over/under at 39.5. Since the open, the spread has moved from GB -1.5 to GB -3 and the total has moved from 47.5 to 39.5. Below are the full Packers vs Buccaneers odds, both team previews, the official Week 4 injury report and TV details.
Packers vs Buccaneers Odds & Preview Info
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Green Bay Packers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| Records | Packers 1-2 (1-1 road) · Buccaneers 0-3 (0-2 home) |
| Spread | Packers -3 (-118) · Buccaneers +3 (-102) |
| Moneyline | Packers -170 · Buccaneers +142 |
| Total | 39.5 (Over -105 / Under -115) |
| Venue | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL |
| Date/Time | Sunday, October 4, 2026 · 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT) |
| TV | FOX |
| Head Coaches | Packers: Matt LaFleur · Buccaneers: Todd Bowles |
| Quarterbacks | Packers: Jordan Love · Buccaneers: Jalon Daniels (Baker Mayfield out, thumb) |
Odds: DraftKings via ESPN as of Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, 7:01 AM PT (10:01 AM ET). Opening line: GB -1.5, total 47.5, moneyline Packers -125 / Buccaneers +105. Line movement: the spread has moved from GB -1.5 to GB -3, and the total has moved from 47.5 to 39.5; the moneyline has gone from Packers -125 / Buccaneers +105 at the open to Packers -170 / Buccaneers +142. The DraftKings line has moved from GB -3.5 (total 39.5) since this preview first ran on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Lines can move before kickoff.
Green Bay Packers Preview
Season so far: Green Bay lost 39-22 at Minnesota after giving up the final 29 points. The Packers ended a six-game losing streak with a 20-17 overtime win at the Jets despite 14 accepted penalties, then lost 35-14 to Atlanta on Thursday night in Week 3 (AP, ESPN). They have scored 56 points and allowed 91.
Quarterback and key players: Jordan Love is 65 of 124 for 844 yards with six touchdowns and two interceptions (ESPN). Christian Watson has 17 catches for 284 yards and four touchdowns, and Matthew Golden had 100 yards and a touchdown against Atlanta. MarShawn Lloyd leads the team with just 68 rushing yards. Lukas Van Ness has 2.5 sacks and Evan Williams has 29 tackles.
This week: LaFleur confirmed Reed will have season-ending neck surgery and go on injured reserve. Green Bay signed veteran G Kevin Zeitler, and ESPN reported the Packers have allowed more quick pressures on Love than any team in the league. The interior line is thin, with G Aaron Banks and C Jacob Monk out and C Jager Burton questionable.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Preview
Season so far: Tampa Bay lost 33-27 at Cincinnati after committing four turnovers, lost 23-19 at home to Cleveland, and lost 23-16 at home to Minnesota in Week 3, when Mayfield dislocated his right thumb late in the game (AP). The Buccaneers have scored 62 points and allowed 79.
Quarterback situation: An MRI showed no fracture or tendon or ligament damage, but Bowles said Mayfield will miss a minimum of three weeks (ESPN, NFL Network). Daniels, an undrafted rookie from Kansas, will be the first quarterback other than Mayfield to start for Tampa Bay since Tom Brady in 2022. The Buccaneers added QB Jake Rypien to the practice squad this week (ESPN). Mayfield had been sacked 13 times, the most in the NFL.
Key players: Bucky Irving has 180 rushing yards, and Emeka Egbuka leads the team with 141 receiving yards. Rookie Ted Hurst III caught a 40-yard touchdown in Week 3, and David Walker has two sacks. LB Josiah Trotter (25 tackles) and WR Chris Godwin Jr. practiced fully Friday.
Packers vs Buccaneers Key Injuries
Source: the official final Week 4 injury reports released Friday, Oct. 2, as posted on NFL.com, with injured reserve moves from ESPN’s injury tracker and context from team sites and ESPN. Practice notes refer to Friday’s session. Players not listed below carry no game designation.
Green Bay Packers — Out: G Aaron Banks (knee, toe); DT Warren Brinson (calf, groin); DT Anthony Campbell (ankle); C Jacob Monk (quadriceps) · Doubtful: none · Questionable: C Jager Burton (groin, limited Friday); LB Edgerrin Cooper (shoulder, concussion, full Friday) · Injured reserve (ESPN): WR Jayden Reed (neck); OT Zach Bako-Bewele (knee).
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Out: LB Rueben Bain Jr. (groin, shoulder); TE Ko Kieft (elbow); QB Baker Mayfield (thumb); CB Benjamin Morrison (quadriceps) · Doubtful: none · Questionable: LB SirVocea Dennis (calf, limited Friday); DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (ankle, foot, full Friday); CB Jacob Parrish (personal, limited Friday) · Injured reserve (ESPN): WR Jalen McMillan (knee – PCL).
Context: Tampa Bay placed WR Jalen McMillan (PCL sprain) on injured reserve on Wednesday. Packers LB Edgerrin Cooper (shoulder, concussion) was a full participant Friday but is listed as questionable.
Packers vs Buccaneers Key Matchup Notes
- Daniels’ debut: A rookie making his first start behind a line that was flagged repeatedly for holding against Minnesota (AP).
- Love vs the Tampa Bay rush: Green Bay’s patched interior line faces a Buccaneers front without rookie Rueben Bain Jr.
- Rest: Green Bay last played on Thursday, Sept. 24, which gives it 10 days between games. Tampa Bay played Sunday.
- Watson and Golden downfield: Green Bay’s deep passing game faces a Tampa Bay secondary without CB Benjamin Morrison.
- Market snapshot: DraftKings opened GB -1.5 with a 47.5 total and now shows GB -3 and 39.5 (DraftKings via ESPN, as of 7:01 AM PT Saturday).
Kickoff, Venue & How to Watch Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT)
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
- TV / Streaming: FOX (regional broadcast; check local listings). Streaming: Fox One and the FOX Sports app (local FOX feed), NFL+ on phones and tablets, and NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube / YouTube TV for out-of-market viewers
Where to watch: the Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers game airs on FOX at 1:00 PM ET. Final inactives are released about 90 minutes before kickoff.
This preview is for informational purposes only. It reports odds, injury designations and broadcast details from DraftKings via ESPN, NFL.com, team sites, ESPN and AP, and it does not offer betting advice. Odds, injury statuses and inactives can change before kickoff, so confirm with official sources. If you gamble, do so legally and responsibly; help is available at 1-800-GAMBLER. Information current as of Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, 7:01 AM PT (10:01 AM ET) for the Packers vs Buccaneers game on October 4, 2026.