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Baker Mayfield earned loud MVP chants from Tampa Bay fans after another stellar performance in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 30-19 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. But the quarterback’s humble response shows why he’s beloved beyond his on-field heroics. Mayfield kept his response grounded when asked about the Raymond James Stadium crowd chanting […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield delivered a perfect punchline after watching rookie Tez Johnson’s acrobatic touchdown celebration against the San Francisco 49ers. “I mean, if I weighed 142 pounds, I’d probably be able to fly too — but I haven’t weighed that since 6th grade.”​ Mayfield made this comment during his post-game media conference […]

Tez Johnson rose to impact performer for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — establishing new weaponry for Baker Mayfield. The 2025 NFL Draft find grabbed a 45-yard touchdown in the 30-19 win over the San Francisco 49ers, then heard “MVP” chants. But Johnson admitted he thought Bucs fans were showering him with the chants. Until he […]

Baker Mayfield had two viral highlights in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ matchup against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday afternoon. Mayfield has been playing at a high level as one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. His efforts have firmly elevated the Buccaneers to playoff contention, standing out with a 4-1 record prior to […]

Two of the NFC’s top teams collide as the San Francisco 49ers (4-1) face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-1) on Sunday, October 12, at Raymond James Stadium. Both clubs enter with legitimate playoff aspirations but for different reasons. San Francisco had extra time to prepare after edging the Los Angeles Rams 26-23 in overtime on […]

Another week, another late victory for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After winning their first three games of the 2025 season in the last minute of regulation, the Buccaneers headed to Seattle to face the Seahawks at 3-1. The hosts were also entering the Week 5 tilt at 3-1. However, a late interception by linebacker Lavonte […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have gotten off to a hot start to the 2025 NFL season, currently sitting at 4-1 after last weekend’s thrilling win over the Seattle Seahawks. Amazingly, all four of Tampa Bay’s wins have occurred due to game-winning drives orchestrated by quarterback Baker Mayfield, who clearly responds well to the pressure of […]

In the NFL, perception is reality until the scoreboard changes it. Few players embody that better than Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, whose once-divisive personality has evolved into a rallying point for a surging franchise. Mayfield, who led Tampa Bay to an impressive 4-1 start, has become one of the league’s top stories, steering […]

NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson made headlines Wednesday after publicly expressing his admiration for Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield during ESPN’s First Take. While the Philadelphia 76ers legend ultimately reaffirmed his loyalty to Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, Iverson made it clear that he is fully on board the Buccaneers-Mayfield hype train. The […]

NFL Week 6 brings some tough quarterback decisions. The good news? There are plenty of good matchups to exploit and some struggling defenses ready to be picked apart. The bad news? Key injuries have shaken things up. Here’s who to start and who to bench at quarterback this week. Fantasy point totals are calculated by […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers improved to 4-1 for the season with a thrilling 38-35 victory over the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on Sunday. The 30-year-old Baker Mayfield was once again the star of the show, finishing with 29/33 completions alongside 379 yards, two touchdowns and a 134.7 passer rating. As a result, the quarterback […]

Week 5 of the NFL season may have been the wildest one yet, and the story coming out of the weekend is unquestionably all of the blown leads across the league. Six different teams lost after holding double-digit advantages in Week 5, but the teams coming from behind deserve some credit as well. Some of […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won a wire-to-wire game against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 5 on the road, and it was a contest dominated by both offenses. In the end, it was the Buccaneers who had the most juice, and they were once again led by Baker Mayfield. This week, he had some help from […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will not have Bucky Irving in Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks, but their quarterback will remain in the lineup. Despite another week of injury concerns, Baker Mayfield will make his fifth consecutive start to begin the 2025 season. Mayfield dealt with a knee and bicep injury throughout the week, but […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost their first game of the season, stumbling against the Philadelphia Eagles this past weekend. Conversely, the Seattle Seahawks garnered a win over the Arizona Cardinals, their third consecutive victory. This week, the teams face off at Lumen Field. With injuries afoot, there are plenty of Buccaneers-Seahawks bold predictions to sort […]

As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers prepare for their Week 5 showdown against the Seattle Seahawks, quarterback Baker Mayfield made headlines Wednesday with a sharp response to a question about his time with the Carolina Panthers. During his weekly press conference, Mayfield was asked about his relationship with Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, a former teammate during […]

The Cleveland Browns have made yet another change at quarterback. The team is officially benching Joe Flacco in favor of Dillon Gabriel. The rookie will be the 41st player to start under center for the Browns since 1999, which was the first season that they came back to the NFL after a three-year hiatus. The […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered Week 4 riding high at 3-0. They aimed to prove they belonged among the NFC’s elite. Instead, they walked away humbled on their home turf, undone by missed opportunities in all three phases. What was billed as a potential statement game against the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles turned into a sobering […]

Zack Baun went full movie critic after the win and wound up paying Baker Mayfield a compliment that landed like a punchline. Asked how slippery the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback felt on Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles linebacker smiled and dropped a ‘Dodgeball’ riff. “He can dip, swoop, duck, dive, and dodge, anything pretty much. He’s […]

In what was an awful first half for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon against the Philadelphia Eagles, it ended up haunting them in what was a 31-25 loss. While the connection between Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield and Emeka Egbuka was on full display on Sunday, the quarterback was less than pleased after the game. […]

Despite a furious fourth-quarter comeback, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell just short against the Philadelphia Eagles. After heading into the locker room at halftime down 24-6, the Buccaneers’ bid to win their fourth straight game came up short, as the Eagles held on to win 31-25 on Sunday. Yet, during the Bucs’ attempted comeback, quarterback […]

Authenticity is an underrated skill in the game, and every time Baker Mayfield steps onto the field, he shows up as his best self. It’s not easy being the next guy after the GOAT Tom Brady plays your position, but Mayfield has taken it in stride, which has put him into conversations that compare him […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on track to receive two huge boosts against the Philadelphia Eagles. After being listed as questionable throughout the week, Baker Mayfield and Chris Godwin are on track to play through their injury concerns in Week 4. Mayfield and Godwin are still listed as questionable, but, as of Saturday, they are […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without one of their top offensive weapons when they host the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, and the status of their starting quarterback is also in question. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Friday that wide receiver Mike Evans has been ruled out with a hamstring injury, while quarterback Baker Mayfield was […]

The Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be facing off in Week 4, as they are both still two of the remaining undefeated teams in the league. These two teams have a lot of history playing each other over the past few years, with the Buccaneers winning the last two, but anything can happen […]

As the New York Jets clash with the Miami Dolphins for a Week 4 contest, there was an eye-opening storyline coming out of the close 29-27 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While the Jets start 0-3 after losing to the Buccaneers, quarterback Baker Mayfield made a comment that prompted a response by defensive coordinator […]

Heading into Sunday’s matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be looking to maintain their current undefeated start. The Eagles have also started the season 3-0, so Sunday will be a clash of undefeated teams. Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was a surprisingly limited participant in Thursday’s practice due to a biceps injury. […]

The Philadelphia Eagles improved to 3-0 on the season after a dramatic come-from-behind victory over the Los Angeles Rams Sunday. The previous week, Philadelphia took out the Kansas City Chiefs in a rematch of Super Bowl LIX. The Eagles once again appear to be championship contenders. But Peter Schrager believes Philly should be concerned about […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have roared out of the gates to open up the 2025 NFL season, currently sitting at 3-0, tied for first place in the NFC and league as a whole. While Tampa Bay hasn’t necessarily dominated so far, needing three separate game-winning drives to get to their current record, they have a […]

For the fourth week in a row, the Philadelphia Eagles will put their undefeated streak on the line against an opponent fully committed to besting the reigning Super Bowl champions: the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Going toe-to-toe once more in what has seemingly become a yearly showdown, the Eagles and Buccaneers find themselves in very similar […]

Star quarterback Baker Mayfield explained why the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 29-27 win over the New York Jets was a “revenge game” for him. When Mayfield spent a one-year stint with the Carolina Panthers in the 2022 season, the team let him go midseason as he later went to the Los Angeles Rams to finish out […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 3-0 on the season after defeating the New York Jets 29-27. The Buccaneers had control for most of the game, but the Jets came back late to take the lead. Baker Mayfield, like he’s done twice this season, led the Buccaneers down the field to set them up for a […]

For the third consecutive week, Baker Mayfield has done it again. Just as it looked like Will McDonald IV had gifted the New York Jets with an absurd comeback victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the old hero saved the day yet again. While the Buccaneers entered the fourth quarter with a 23-6 lead, McDonald […]

Rookie wideout Emeka Egbuka burst onto the scene, catching the game-winning touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in his NFL debut. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ first-round draft pick has impressed in his first two games as a pro. But an injury could jeopardize his availability for Week 3. Egbuka missed practice on Wednesday as the Buccaneers […]

As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon, the team is dealing with a multitude of injuries, one of them being to rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka. While the Buccaneers’ rookie in Egbuka missed practice on Thursday, there is positive news regarding his possible status for Sunday. Rick Stroud […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a gem at receiver for the future. The Bucs drafted receiver Emeka Egbuka in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. Egbuka recently won a national championship with the Buckeyes and goes from one Bucs team to another. No rookie has started the 2025 season […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ unbeaten start is being overshadowed by growing concerns along their offensive line. Head coach Todd Bowles confirmed Buccaneers offensive lineman Cody Mauch is dealing with a knee injury and missed practice. His status for the upcoming game against the New York Jets remains uncertain, compounding Tampa Bay’s injury concerns. That development […]

On Monday evening, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers improved to 2-0 on the young 2025 season with a road win over the Houston Texans on Monday Night Football. This game was won by another late game touchdown drive orchestrated by Baker Mayfield, who shook off a rough middle stretch of the game and had a huge […]

Baker Mayfield is a tough man. If anyone had doubts about his resilience, he more than proved that during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Week 2 win over the Houston Texans. Tampa Bay’s struggles to keep the Houston pass rush at bay led to Mayfield taking many hits from the backfield. Despite that, Mayfield still stood […]