Packers’ Playoff Aspirations Diminish as Defense Falters Again
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers' playoff hopes took another hit as their defense struggled once more, allowing Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to secure a 34-20 victory on Sunday. Just six days after a last-minute defeat to the New York Giants, the Packers find themselves in a precarious position with a 6-8 record.
Mayfield threw for an impressive 381 yards and four touchdowns, exposing the vulnerabilities of Green Bay's defense. The Buccaneers scored touchdowns on their first three possessions in the second half, sealing the Packers' fate and leaving little room for a comeback.
“They’re beating us,” acknowledged Packers coach Matt LaFleur. “They’re out...