5 Bucs to Watch Against the Green Bay Packers in Week 3

Tom Brady and the Buccaneers will take on Aaron Rodgers and the Packers in Sunday’s home opener at Raymond James Stadium. Let the battle of the bays commence. Kickoff is set for 4:25 p.m. ET on September 25. Both clubs are contenders in the NFC and will aim to remain atop the pecking order in the Week Three clash. Sunday will mark the first time the two franchises have met since the Divisional Round Game in 2020, where Tampa Bay usurped the Packers in the Frozen Tundra on their way to winning Super Bowl LV. This time around, both teams have undergone roster changes. There are many highly-anticipated matchups and individual performances that could weigh heavily on the final score. Here is a closer look at five Buccaneers to observe on Sunday.

Through two games in 2022, Shaquil Barrett already has 11 pressures, in addition to two sacks and a forced fumble tallied during the Bucs’ Week Two victory over the Saints. He has established himself as one of the league’s best pass rushers, utilizing creative pass rush moves to bypass offensive tackles. Barrett has a vast array of moves in his arsenal, including a lethal spin and cross-chop to out-leverage the opposition. He is relentless in pursuit of the football and on Sunday, he will see a lot of Packers’ tackle Elgton Jenkins. Jenkins missed half of Green Bay’s 2021 season due to a torn ACL but returned in Week Two against the Bears, playing every snap at right tackle. Although Jenkins allowed several pressures and a sack last week, he comes with an impressive resume and versatile skillset. With length (34″ arms), Jenkins can effectively counter speed and power. Thus far in 2022, Barrett has proved to be as dominant as ever and will be one to monitor at Raymond James Stadium.

In April, the Buccaneers selected Logan Hall with the first pick of the second round (number 33 overall) after trading down from their initial spot at 27 in the first round. At 6’6, 283 pounds, Hall brings desired length and athleticism to the Bucs’ interior. He was a versatile defender at Houston, lining up all across their front, but has worked predominately at the three-technique spot since arriving in Tampa Bay. Against the Saints, starting defensive lineman Akiem Hicks exited the game with a foot injury and did not return. On Monday, Head Coach Todd Bowles commented on the severity of the injury, stating Hicks is “banged-up pretty good.” He will miss time, ushering in an opportunity for Hall to contribute….