Baker Mayfield exits game with thumb injury against Vikings
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 12:01 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
Baker Mayfield left the Buccaneers' game against the Vikings with a thumb injury in the closing minutes. The incident occurred on a crucial 4th-and-13 play while the Buccaneers trailed 20-16. Mayfield, attempting to execute a throw after scrambling in the pocket, appeared to make contact with a defender’s arm. He left the field holding his right hand and went straight to the locker room. Prior to his exit, he completed 17 of 34 passes for 217 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. The Buccaneers are currently 0-2 this season.
- •Mayfield suffered the injury with under two minutes remaining.
- •The Buccaneers trailed the Vikings 20-16 at the time.
- •He completed 17 of 34 passes for 217 yards before leaving.
- •The Buccaneers are currently 0-2 in the season.
- •This is a developing story with updates to come.
- 12:56 AMESPN NFL — Bucs QB Mayfield has dislocated thumb, will undergo MRI
- 11:34 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings beat Buccaneers 23-16 but lose Jefferson to an ankle injury. Bucs' Mayfield also hurt
- 11:28 PMCBS NFL — Baker Mayfield injured during Buccaneers' loss to Vikings
- 11:27 PMYahoo Sports — Baker Mayfield injury update: What happened to the Buccaneers quarterback?
- 11:21 PMYahoo Sports — Baker Mayfield injury: Buccaneers QB suffers thumb injury vs. Vikings
"Myles Price returned a punt 86 yards for a score, Kyler Murray threw a 41-yard TD pass to Jordan Addison and the Minnesota Vikings beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16 on Sunday. Baker Mayfield hurt his thumb on a desperation pass late in the fourth quarter. Two-time All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson didn’t return for Minnesota after injuring his right ankle in the first quarter.
"Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Vikings, coach Todd Bowles said.
"Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield left Sunday’s game against the Vikings with a thumb injury
Sources
External links- ESPN NFLSep 28, 2026, 12:56 AMBucs QB Mayfield has dislocated thumb, will undergo MRI
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Vikings, coach Todd Bowles said.
- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 11:34 PMVikings beat Buccaneers 23-16 but lose Jefferson to an ankle injury. Bucs' Mayfield also hurt
Myles Price returned a punt 86 yards for a score, Kyler Murray threw a 41-yard TD pass to Jordan Addison and the Minnesota Vikings beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16 on Sunday. Baker Mayfield hurt his thumb on a desperation pass late in the fourth quarter. Two-time All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson didn’t return for Minnesota after injuring his right ankle in the first quarter.
- CBS NFLSep 27, 2026, 11:28 PMBaker Mayfield injured during Buccaneers' loss to Vikings
Mayfield was in serious pain following a fourth-quarter interception
- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 11:27 PMBaker Mayfield injury update: What happened to the Buccaneers quarterback?
Baker Mayfield was in significant pain after hurting his throwing hand.
- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 11:21 PMBaker Mayfield injury: Buccaneers QB suffers thumb injury vs. Vikings
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield left Sunday’s game against the Vikings with a thumb injury
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