Packers adjust game plan after Baker Mayfield injury for Week 4

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Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Packers adjust game plan after Baker Mayfield injury for Week 4
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The Green Bay Packers are shifting their strategy ahead of their Oct. 4 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following Baker Mayfield's dislocated right thumb. Mayfield sustained the injury late in a Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, leading to backup quarterback Jalon Daniels preparing for his first start. This marks the first game since 2022 that Tampa Bay will have a starting quarterback other than Mayfield. The Buccaneers have begun the season with an 0-3 record, their worst start since 2014. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur acknowledged the need for quick adjustments to the game plan due to Mayfield's late injury.

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  • •Baker Mayfield injured his thumb in Week 3 against the Vikings.
  • •Jalon Daniels prepares for his first NFL start at quarterback.
  • •Tampa Bay is 0-3 for the first time since 2014.
  • •Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is adapting the game plan quickly.
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  • 12:23 PMYahoo Sports — Matt LaFleur addresses major Packers adjustment after Baker Mayfield injury
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Matt LaFleur and the Green Bay Packers were already facing plenty of questions after a rough Week 3 showing. Now, the coaching staff has another issue to navigate as the team gets ready for its trip to Tampa Bay. The Packers had been building their game plan around Baker Mayfield, but that preparation changed after [...]

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