(LEARFIELD) – The Green Bay Packers leaned on their defense Sunday, holding off Tampa Bay for a 17-14 victory at Raymond James Stadium.
The Packers stopped the Buccaneers on a crucial fourth-down play in the final two minutes to seal the win.
Jordan Love threw for 197 yards and two touchdowns, connecting with Tucker Kraft and Matthew Golden for scores.
Packers coach Matt LaFleur offered up a first-glance assessment of the team’s offensive line which allowed just 2 quarterback hits on Jordan Love.
Love talked about being hit just twice.
LaFleur also talked about not playing right guard Kevin Zeitler this week.
LaFleur talked about the defense on Tampa’s final possession.
He was also asked about Packers offense.
LaFleur said that they have things to correct.
How do they go about fixing turnovers?
LaFleur said that the offensive line did a good job protecting Love.
Despite a late fumble and interception that kept Tampa Bay in the game, Green Bay improved to 2-and-2 while the winless Buccaneers fell to 0-and-4.
Love said that, “hey, a win is a win.”
Cooper out: The Packers did suffer a crucial loss during the game when Edgerin Cooper went down with what appeared to be an Achilles injury.
LaFleur was asked about the outlook for Cooper and whether or not it was an Achilles injury.
Packers linebacker Isaiah McDuffie said that everybody has to make up for the loss of Cooper.
McDuffie said that losing a key player is tough.
Miscellaneous: Love said that there was improvement out there compared to the first 3 weeks.
He talked about how far the team is from being a good team.
Tight end Tucker Kraft who has had a problem with dropped passes dropped a TD pass on Sunday.
Kraft said that players are holding each other accountable.
Kraft was asked if he offered anything to Edgerin Cooper when Cooper was being carted off the field.
What was his message after loss of Cooper?
Up next: The Packers host the Bears this Sunday with a noon kickoff.
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