Well, barely a week after the injury, and Mayfield is raring to go back in for the Buccaneers. Dianna Russini reported that the gritty quarterback is trying his best to come back for their Week 13 game against the Arizona Cardinals. If this story doesn’t ...

Sunday’s duel could be the turning point in this race, as the Panthers’ chances to advance to the playoffs would drop to 5% with a loss, while the Buccaneers’ chances would go up to 95% with a win. Carolina has shown a better face in 2025, with Bryce Young showing glimpses of brilliance.

During the Bucs’ 2-6 stretch in their last eight games that has seen them fall out of first place in the NFC South, Baker Mayfield has not played like the franchise quarterback the Bucs have expected him to be. While the offense has dealt with countless injuries all year long, Mayfield simply hasn’t lived up to the standard.

Sep 29, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Baker Mayfield exited the Tampa Bay ...

Rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers threw for 172 yards and two touchdowns, including a 63-yard toss on his first career score — and the Miami Dolphins beat the slumping Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-17 on Sunda