The Bucs have had a nightmare start to the season after losing three games. Making matters worse, quarterback Baker Mayfield got injured, paving the way for undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels to make his first NFL start against the Packers.

Green Bay was well-represented, with the fanbase filling Raymond James Stadium for Sunday’s Week 4 contest. Both teams came in desperate for a win, but the away team came in and beat Tampa Bay, 17-14. Following Sunday’s game, here is what was most impressive.

There is not much to write home about.

RB Sean Tucker

After waiting all season, Zac Robinson finally deployed Sean Tucker at least a little.

The result?

Tucker made it a tie game in the second quarter.

His first carry was just short of picking up a first down, but he got another chance on fourth-and-1 and rumbled forward for eight yards. With the offense struggling in the red zone, they gave it to Tucker on second-and-goal from two yards out, and he punched it in for a touchdown.

Bucs RB Sean Tucker – Photo by: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Sometimes, the solution is simple.

Actually deciding to play him proved to make a positive difference, although he should have had even more carries. He got only three for 10 yards on the day.

DT A’Shawn Robinson

Leave it to A’Shawn Robinson to make a big play in the fourth quarter. Robinson has been one of the Bucs’ true defensive leaders and difference-makers, and he knocked the ball out of Kaleb Johnson’s hands as the Packers were driving and just about to make it a two-score game. Instead, the veteran defensive tackle forced a turnover that cornerback Zyon McCollum recovered. At least he was worth his contract.

CB Jacob Parrish

Bucs CB Jacob Parrish – Photo by: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The Bucs’ defense later forced another turnover in the fourth quarter to keep the team in it. This time, it was cornerback Jacob Parrish who intercepted Jordan Love with the Packers just outside of the red zone. It was a big moment for Parrish, who did his best at overcoming an early mistake when he was called for defensive pass interference in the first quarter. He also had a tackle for loss earlier in the game.

ILB Josiah Trotter

I am nearly ready to dub Josiah Trotter as the best player on the Bucs’ defense. Admittedly, this is an indictment of the state of the unit, but Trotter has exceeded expectations as a rookie. Tampa Bay’s second-round pick has brought noticeable physicality along the middle of the defense and finished the game with nine tackles. He’s not perfect through four games, but his promise is obvious.

DT Elijah Roberts

Elijah Roberts looks like a long-term piece along the Bucs’ defensive line. Whenever Roberts is on the field, he finds a way to be productive and is quietly a solid player. Whether he becomes a full-time starter in 2027 or remains a rotational guy, I like what he brings rushing the passer and the strides he has made as a run defender.

WR Chris Godwin Jr.

Hear me out.

Chris Godwin Jr. looks impressive. It’s not his fault he plays in this offense. Godwin entered the game catching 10 of 11 passes thrown his way, and he recorded six catches on seven targets on Sunday. He hauls in everything. Too bad he isn’t schemed to do more.