Dallas Makes a Splash, Desperate Times for the Texans, and More Main Characters for Week 4
Oct 2, 2026 · 1h 10m · take 23 of 31
- Jalen Daniels probably doesn't have a standout first start for the Buccaneers.
On Jalen Daniels, the Bucs' rookie UDFA making his first start.
“I'll take the L there, but I don't think that's the most likely scenario.”
In his Week 4 debut on Oct 4, 2026, Daniels went for 148 yds, 1 TD, 2 INTs, plus 55 rush yds, in a 17-14 loss to GB. A spirited comeback try, but not a standout game.
- Source: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (buccaneers.com) ↗ Packers Hold Off Bucs in Jalon Daniels' Debut Start · Oct 4, 2026
In context
KapadiaAm I convinced that that's going to go great? No, but this is a bet on the infrastructure in Green Bay, okay?
KapadiaMatt LaFleur is a good coach. I believe that.
KapadiaJordan Love's a good quarterback. I believe that. You're one and two. You need the game.
Kapadiaand you're going up against a rookie UDFA where, you know what, if he ends up being really exciting and we're coming on next week being like, Jalen Daniels, that was incredible. I'll take the L there, but I don't think that's the most likely scenario. Tom, I know you said you're writing about Daniels.
KapadiaHow nervous should I be that he just becomes the story of week four in the NFL? The thing with Jalen Daniels
Pelisserois nobody can be totally certain what this is going to look like. When he drops, when he goes out there, something's going to happen on every snap, whether it's him using his legs. He does have a pretty big arm, but it may be a little chaotic. It may not be the structure of what the play is actually supposed to look like.
PelisseroThey really believe in him, though. For everything, I've been told he's had a good week of practice. There's a reason that they didn't go out and sign a veteran. We'll see. I know Todd Bowles said Baker's going to miss at least three weeks.
From the episode transcript around 01:00:32. Speaker names are recognized by voice.
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