{
  "id": 10454023,
  "title": "Can Packers OL bounce back against struggling Bucs pass rush?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/can-packers-ol-bounce-back-against-struggling-bucs-pass-rush",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T13:36:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/packers-ol-bounce-back-against-133607783.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Green Bay Packers currently have one of the least reliable offensive lines in the NFL, but they could potentially bounce back against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' struggling pass rush during their Week 4 matchup. The Buccaneers might be without starting quarterback Baker Mayfield due to a right thumb injury. However, the quarterback matchup would only be significant if the Packers can improve their blocking, as they have had a difficult time doing so thus far. According to Pro Football Focus, the Buccaneers are ranked 32nd in pass-rushing grade over the first three weeks, while their pressure rate is a disappointing 30.8 percent, placing them last in the league. Next Gen Stats show that the Bucs have a blitz rate of 43.9 percent, the second-highest in the league behind only the Minnesota Vikings. This combination of a high blitz rate and low pressure rate presents a troubling situation for opposing offenses. The Packers' offensive line struggled to block during their Week 1 and Week 3 games against the Vikings and Atlanta Falcons, both teams with high pressure rates. In the most recent game, Buccaneers quarterback Kyler Murray was under pressure only 32.4 percent of the time, while DeShaun Watson faced pressure just 21 percent of the time in Week 1. The Buccaneers have only been able to pressure quarterback Joe Burrow eight times out of 37 dropbacks, indicating their inability to disrupt opposing quarterbacks. While Rueben Bain Jr. provided some pressure early in the season, his contributions have been minimal. The Buccaneers have utilized their defensive linemen and linebackers extensively, with Calijah Kancey leading the way in pressures, but his pressure rate remains below 15 percent. No other defender has more than six pressures in the first three weeks. The Packers will need significant improvements from their offensive line for this matchup to matter, but addressing this glaring weakness could be crucial for their chances of winning. Additionally, the Buccaneers have been successful at stopping the run, which could lead to the Packers playing a one-dimensional offense once again. The ultimate question remains: will the Packers rebound in Tampa Bay, or will the poor performance of their offensive line be exposed once more?",
  "summary": "The Buccaneers have struggled rushing the passer. Can the Packers offensive line finally bounce back?",
  "key_points": [
    "Packers' offensive line unreliable, struggles against Tampa Bay's pass rush",
    "Buccaneers ranked 32nd in pass-rushing grade, 30.8% pressure rate",
    "Buccaneers have 43.9% blitz rate, second-highest in league"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}