The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in a win-and-in situation in Week 18. However, the team might be in trouble after Baker Mayfield suffered an injury scare early on against the Carolina Panthers.

Mayfield, who had been struggling with injury throughout the week leading up to the game, was seen limping off the field after being sacked, according to FOX Sports NFL. It's not an ideal situation for the Buccaneers.

The good news is, that Mayfield returned to the field after the Buccaneers' forced a fumble in the Panthers' end zone. He was basically just out during the defensive series. Additionally, Mayfield was reportedly expected to return as soon as the injury occurred, per David J. Chao of Sports Injury Central. So, Tampa Bay can breath a sigh of relief, as their playoff hopes are still intact. But hopefully, the injury doesn't hinder Baker Mayfield the rest of this game.

“Baker Mayfield Limps off but expected to play through.”

It's important for Mayfield to play this game. Not only are playoff hopes on the line, but the veteran quarterback has some serious incentives to earn too. If the Buccaneers win over the Panthers, Mayfield collects $1 million, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

“Buccaneers' QB Baker Mayfield has a $1 million incentive if his team advances to the postseason; all Tampa has to do today is win, it's in, and Mayfield collects $1 million.”

We'll see how the remainder of this contest plays out. Considering the Panthers are the worst team in football this season, you'd think the Buccaneers would run away with it. Instead, it's been a close game early on. But we'll see if Tampa Bay can pull off the victory or not.