The Green Bay Packers (2-2) turned the ball over twice in the fourth quarter but were able to survive on Sunday in Tampa Bay, using a late defensive stop to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-4) by a final score of 17-14 at Raymond James Stadium in Week 4.
The Packers bounced back from the home-opening loss last week and evened their record at 2-2, but a couple of key injuries -- specifically to Edgerrin Cooper -- will likely lessen the celebration of this victory.
Instant analysis of the Packers' Week 4 win over the Buccaneers:
Final score: Packers 17, Buccaneers 14
It was over when...
Jalon Daniels' desperation throw -- with Evan Williams holding onto his leg -- fell incomplete on 4th-and-11 with under two minutes to go and the Packers up three points.
Game balls
- OL Laken Tomlinson and Travis Glover: Was it perfect along the offensive line? No, but Jordan Love wasn't sacked, the Bucs managed only two quarterback hits and the Packers rushed for 86 yards. Tomlinson and Glover helped power improvement up front.
- S Evan Williams: His interception in the first half was an excellent individual play and set up the Packers' first touchdown. He also had a pass breakup and later a sack in the fourth quarter, and his pressure ruined Tampa Bay's final play.
- K Trey Smack: The rookie hit a 58-yard field goal to end the first half. The three points -- coming after Edgerrin Cooper's interception late in the half -- ended up being the difference.
Key stat
3-0: The Packers didn't allow Jordan Love to be sacked,
while Jonathan Gannon's defense got to rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels three times and hit him seven times total. In terms of protecting the quarterback, the Packers won the battle. And in the process, showed real improvement on offense.
Jordan Love watch
Love threw a late interception in the red zone, tainting an otherwise excellent performance. He completed 22 of 30 passes, tossed a pair of touchdowns inside the 5-yard line and finished with a passer rating of 98.9. Love hit eight different receivers.
Top highlight
The Packers' first takeaway set up a touchdown drive and an early 7-0 lead. What a play by Evan Williams:
Evan Williams with a CRAZY INT 😯@GBvsTB on FOX/FOX One
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Injury updates
Linebacker Edgerrin Cooper suffered an Achilles injury and was carted off the field. Defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt and running back Chris Brooks exited with ankle injuries, but Wyatt returned. Isaiah McDuffie had an eye injury but returned. Cornerback Brandon Cisse exited with a neck injury and a concussion evaluation.
What's next
The Packers will welcome the 3-1 Chicago Bears to Lambeau Field next Sunday. The rivalry game will feature the Packers' new "Rivalries" alternate uniforms. The Bears won back-to-back games without starting quarterback Caleb Williams over the last two weeks.
This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Instant analysis of Packers' 17-14 win over Buccaneers in Week 4
