How to Watch the Packers vs. Buccaneers on October 4

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Raymond James Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. Eastern Time, and the game will air on FOX. Tampa Bay comes in at 0-3, having lost all three of their games this season. Green Bay is 1-2, with one win and two losses. Fans can also stream the game on Fubo if they are in the local viewing area.

The Buccaneers are big underdogs in this matchup, according to sportsbooks. Green Bay is favored to win by about three points, which is called the 'spread.' The combined total points expected from both teams is 39. If you think the final score will be higher than 39 combined points, you can bet the 'over,' and if you think it will be lower, you can bet the 'under.'

Several Packers players are dealing with injuries and may not play on Sunday. Offensive linemen Jacob Monk and Aaron Banks are both listed as out, along with defensive tackles Anthony Campbell and Warren Brinson. Linebacker Edgerrin Cooper was a full participant in practice, so he should be ready to go. Defensive end Lukas Van Ness practiced in a limited way because of a shoulder injury, making his status uncertain.

The Buccaneers have a major injury concern at quarterback. Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay's starting QB, is listed as out due to a thumb injury. That means a backup quarterback will have to lead the offense in a very important game. Running back Bucky Irving and wide receiver Chris Godwin both practiced fully and should play, giving the backup QB some reliable teammates to work with.

The stats this season show that Tampa Bay's defense has had a hard time stopping opposing offenses. The Buccaneers are giving up an average of 26.3 points per game, which is much higher than what most teams want to allow. Green Bay, on the other hand, is only scoring 18.7 points per game on average. That gap suggests the Packers could have trouble taking advantage of Tampa Bay's weak defense.

In total yards, Green Bay holds a strong advantage over Tampa Bay this season. The Packers gain 315.3 yards per game on offense, while the Buccaneers only manage 279.3 yards per game. Green Bay also gains 5.5 yards every play, slightly better than Tampa Bay's 5 yards per play. These numbers give the Packers an edge, though Tampa Bay will be playing at home in front of their own fans, which could make a big difference.