Buccaneers Fall to 0-4, Bowles Faces Job Pressure

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell to 0-4 after a 17-14 loss to the Green Bay Packers, extending a slide that has intensified scrutiny of coach Todd Bowles. Tampa Bay struggled with penalties, turnovers and offensive consistency, and played without injured quarterback Baker Mayfield, starting rookie Jalon Daniels instead. Bowles acknowledged the team must improve and said responsibility starts with him, but fans and commentators have criticized his leadership and lack of clear solutions as calls for his firing grow. His decision not to attempt a potential game-tying 65-yard field goal drew particular scrutiny; Bowles said the distance and wind made him uncomfortable with the kick, while critics argued that kicker Chase McLaughlin’s record warranted trying. The Buccaneers next face the Dallas Cowboys on a short week.