Packers’ playoff hopes fade thanks to a defense that can’t get stops
Associated PressGREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay’s defense has hit a wall — and so have the Packers’ playoff hopes. Tampa Bay scored touchdowns on its first three second-half possessions, and Mayfield took a knee to end the game after the Bucs reached Green Bay’s 11 on their fourth and final series of the half. They’re out-scheming us and outplaying us, ultimately.” Just two weeks ago, LaFleur was fielding questions about Green Bay’s playoff hopes after the Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs to get to.500. I mean, it’s extremely disappointing.” Run defense has been one of the Packers’ biggest weaknesses this season and throughout LaFleur’s five-year coaching tenure. Tampa Bay reached the end zone on its next series after Green Bay’s Corey Ballentine committed an 11-yard pass interference penalty on third-and-8.