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Baker Mayfield highlights Buccaneers' potential after win over Panthers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 12:44 PM

Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Baker Mayfield highlights Buccaneers' potential after win over Panthers

Summary

Baker Mayfield remarked on the Buccaneers' performance in a 43-13 victory against the Panthers, noting the team's potential and confidence boost. The win improved their record to 2-5, marking their first NFC South game of the season. Mayfield, returning from injury, mentioned that he had a sore thumb due to the team's heavy reliance on the run game, which accumulated 246 yards. He emphasized that the result serves as a statement for the team internally, suggesting they can achieve more as the season progresses. The Bucs aim for another win against the Falcons next week to build on this momentum.

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Status Watch

•Buccaneers win 43-13 against Panthers to improve to 2-5.
•Baker Mayfield returns from injury, throws 11 passes.
•Buccaneers rush for 246 yards in the game.
•Next game against Falcons presents an opportunity for further success.
•Mayfield emphasizes internal confidence boost from the win.

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12:44 PMYahoo Sports — Baker Mayfield: Sunday's win was a statement of our potential

What they're saying

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Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield said his right thumb might be a little sore after Sunday's win over the Panthers moved the team to 2-5, but he did it with a smile because the cause of the soreness was how often he handed the ball off.
— Yahoo Sports

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