Latest Baker Mayfield News

Buccaneers without Jalen McMillan in banged-up wide receiver corps for game against Chiefs

Nov. 04, 2024 19:13 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was without another wide receiver after Jalen McMillan was ruled out of Monday night's game against the Kansas City Chiefs because of a hamstring injury. The Buccaneers already were playing without Chris Godwin, whose...

Chiefs try to keep perfect start intact as Bucs arrive at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night

Oct. 31, 2024 14:44 PM EDT

Tampa Bay (4-4) at Kansas City (7-0) Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN/ABC BetMGM NFL Odds: Chiefs by 8 1/2 Series record: Buccaneers lead 8-7. Against the spread: Buccaneers 4-4, Chiefs 5-2. Last meeting: Chiefs beat Buccaneers...

Browns' decision on Watson is difficult due to circumstances but obvious to the eye test: Analysis

Oct. 29, 2024 15:37 PM EDT

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Like Joe Flacco, Jameis Winston did what Deshaun Watson couldn’t do for the Browns. Watson’s absence again led to the return of an...

Bowles says fixing Bucs defense won't involve him giving up calling plays

Oct. 28, 2024 19:27 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Fixing Tampa Bay's struggling defense won't involve wholesale lineup changes, nor will Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles consider another play caller other than himself. “We look at personnel changes every week and see what’s best for us," Bowles said Monday,...

Panthers have no answers at QB, while other teams thrive with youngsters or former Carolina players

Oct. 28, 2024 16:39 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bo Nix has already won more games in his rookie season than any quarterback in Denver Broncos history. Hail Mary-throwing Jayden Daniels has the Washington Commanders alone atop the NFC East. And Caleb Williams is showing promise with the Chicago Bears. ...

Cousins throws for 276 yards and 4 TDs as Falcons beat Bucs 31-26 to take control of NFC South

Oct. 27, 2024 19:03 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Atlanta is still working on not being the same old Falcons. Kirk Cousins threw for 276 yards and four touchdowns, and the first-place Falcons held off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-26 to take control of the NFC South race on Sunday. “It's always...

Bucs to give young receivers a chance to shine in battle with Falcons for first place in NFC South

Oct. 24, 2024 18:22 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — With first place on the line in the NFC South, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking for some young players to grow up fast against the Atlanta Falcons. The three-time defending division champions lost star receivers Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (ankle)...

NFC South lead will be at stake when the Falcons visit the injury-decimated Buccaneers

Oct. 24, 2024 15:11 PM EDT

Atlanta (4-3) at Tampa Bay (4-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX BetMGM NFL Odds: Falcons by 2 1/2. Series record: Tied 31-31 Against the spread: Falcons 3-4, Buccaneers 4-3 Last meeting: Falcons beat Buccaneers 36-30 (OT) in...

Injuries to WRs Godwin and Evans will test Tampa Bay's depth and resiliency

Oct. 22, 2024 19:44 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The depth and resiliency of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are about to be tested. The three-time defending NFC South champions lost their top two playmakers during Monday night's 41-31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Mike Evans and Chris Godwin are arguably the best...

Bucs' Chris Godwin to have surgery, likely out for season. Fellow WR Mike Evans to miss 3 games

Oct. 22, 2024 18:26 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Chris Godwin will undergo surgery on a dislocated left ankle, a procedure that will likely sideline him for the rest of the regular season. Coach Todd Bowles said Tuesday that the Bucs (4-3) — who also lost 10-time 1,000-yard...