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Baker Mayfield's return may not save Buccaneers season amid struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 10:33 PM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Baker Mayfield's return may not save Buccaneers season amid struggles

Summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 1-5 after a 26-19 overtime loss to Pittsburgh, having squandered another double-digit lead in the fourth quarter. Baker Mayfield has missed three consecutive games due to a thumb injury and is uncertain for the upcoming contest against the Carolina Panthers. Rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels, who threw two interceptions against the Steelers, could make another start if Mayfield is unavailable. The Buccaneers have dropped 12 of their last 15 games and face crucial division matchups in the next two weeks which will be critical for their season outlook.

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Status Watch

•Buccaneers are 0-4 at home this season.
•Daniels threw two interceptions in the fourth quarter against Pittsburgh.
•Mayfield is expected to practice Wednesday but his game status is unclear.
•Next game is against the NFC South-leading Panthers on the road.
•Buccaneers have allowed an average of 23 points per game this season.

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10:33 PMYahoo Sports — Baker Mayfield might not be able to save the Buccaneers' season

What they're saying

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(AP) — Baker Mayfield’s return, whenever it happens, might be too late to save the season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.The Buccaneers are 1-5 after wasting another double-digit lead in the fourth quarter and losing 26-19 to Pittsburgh in overtime on Sunday.
— Yahoo Sportsby ROB MAADDI

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