Baker Mayfield set for MRI after dislocating thumb during loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
Baker Mayfield of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers suffered a dislocated thumb on his throwing hand during a game against the Minnesota Vikings, which ended in a 23-16 defeat for the Buccaneers. The injury occurred late in the fourth quarter after his pass was intercepted by linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel. Head coach Todd Bowles reported that Mayfield will undergo an MRI to assess potential damage beyond what an X-ray revealed, with further details expected on Monday. Mayfield has started every game since joining the Bucs, a streak tied for the longest in the NFL.
- •Mayfield dislocated his thumb late in the game against the Vikings.
- •MRI scheduled for Monday will assess the extent of the injury.
- •The Buccaneers lost to the Vikings 23-16.
- •Bowles noted initial X-rays showed no fracture.
- •Mayfield has a streak of 54 consecutive starts since joining Tampa Bay.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Buccaneers Baker Mayfield will undergo MRI for a dislocated thumb
"Mayfield has started 54 straight games since joining the Bucs, which is tied for first in the league
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