NFC South, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Baker Mayfield spoke to the media after Tuesday's Week 18 practice. QB Mayfield discussed being focused on Saturday's matchup vs. Carolina, getting the little things right and finishing strong.
Though he hasn’t missed a start this season, Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has been listed on the injury report with several different issues in 2025.
Todd Bowles openly called out Baker Mayfield’s QB play as the Buccaneers fight to keep their playoff hopes alive vs. Carolina Panthers.
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Super Bowl-winning CB Jason McCourty points to Baker Mayfield's turnovers as deciding factor against Panthers
Mayfield only threw two interceptions in the first nine games this season. Since then, he has accounted for at least one interception in six of the last seven games and two lost fumbles during that time.
The Seahawks this season are allowing the 12th fewest passing yards per game. In their last three contest, they have allowed a TD-to-INT ratio of 4-2. They are coming off an uberly impressive outing in week 17 against the Carolina Panthers, where they held QB Bryce Young to just 54 passing yards.
Mayfield was the No. 1 overall pick by the Cleveland Browns in the 2018 NFL draft before they unceremoniously traded him to the Panthers before the 2022 season and replaced him with Deshaun Watson. “The Browns were right,” PolyMarket Sports wrote on X. “Baker Mayfield is a BAD quarterback.”
Baker Mayfield and the Bucs were in control of the NFC South midway through the season, but they have lost two in a row including a Week 16 loss to these Panthers and five of their last seven. Yes, the Bucs have had to battle through an inordinate number of injuries to key personnel.
The Miami Dolphins defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with both teams now at a 7-9 record. Rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers led the Dolphins with two touchdown passes. Tight end Greg Dulcich continued to be a reliable target,