Baker Mayfield struggles with fumbles as Buccaneers trail Bengals

Head coach Todd Bowles talks about Baker Mayfield's fumbling issues in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Week 1 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers stumbled out of the gate on the 2026 season Sunday with a 33-27 road loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Baker Mayfield put the ball on the ground numerous times in this one, with Tampa Bay’s turnover issues ultimately dooming them on a day when their offense otherwise played relatively well. Up next for the Buccaneers is a […] The post Buccaneers news: Todd Monken praises Baker Mayfield before Browns game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The talk of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offseason was Baker Mayfield and his contract situation. It looked like Tampa Bay and their quarterback were going to be unable to agree to an extension, which many fans assumed would only motivate the former Heisman winner who plays with a chip on his shoulder. However, Mayfield was given a new three-year, $165 […] The post Buccaneers news: What Todd Bowles said about Baker Mayfield's careless turnovers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a lot riding on Baker Mayfield as their franchise quarterback. That’s why they handed him a three-year, $165M extension just five days before their regular season kickoff.

Baker Mayfield lost a season opener for the first time in his four seasons with Tampa Bay. Mayfield, who agreed to a three-year, $165 million contract extension on Tuesday, nearly rallied the Bucs from an 14-point halftime deficit but his three lost fumbles and another by running back Bucky Irving proved too costly. “This one falls on me,” Mayfield said.

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.