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Baker Mayfield struggles with fumbles as Buccaneers trail Bengals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 7:52 PM

Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Baker Mayfield struggles with fumbles as Buccaneers trail Bengals

Summary

Baker Mayfield's fumbles made headlines during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 13, 2026. At halftime, the Buccaneers trail 24-10, with Mayfield yet to throw a touchdown pass and having committed two fumbles. One significant fumble occurred early in the second quarter as he attempted to evade defenders but lost control at the goal line, allowing the Bengals to recover. Mayfield, now in his ninth NFL season and fourth with the Buccaneers, will need to improve to close the gap in the second half.

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Key Details

•Tampa Bay trails Cincinnati 24-10 at halftime.
•Baker Mayfield has two fumbles and no touchdown passes.
•Mayfield fumbled at the goal line in the second quarter.
•This is Mayfield's fourth season with the Buccaneers.

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7:52 PMYahoo Sports — Buccaneers news: Baker Mayfield pulls off most Baker Mayfield play ever

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Baker Mayfield garnered viral attention after fumbling the ball during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon. Mayfield prepares for the ninth season of his NFL career, his fourth with the Buccaneers. He has found his place as one of the best quarterbacks in the league, often leading Tampa Bay […] The post Buccaneers news: Baker Mayfield pulls off most Baker Mayfield play ever appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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