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Baker Mayfield Thumb Injury
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield dislocated his right thumb during Week 3 loss to Minnesota Vikings, raising concerns about his availability for upcoming games following his recent contract extension.
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2026-09-28 to 2026-11-01 · UTC publication dates
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Buccaneers face Green Bay Packers in Week 4
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are scheduled to host the Green Bay Packers in Week 4 on Sunday, October 4, at 1 p.m. ET. The matchup comes as Tampa Bay navigates uncertainty regarding Mayfield's playing status due to his thumb injury.
Baker Mayfield dislocates thumb during Buccaneers loss to Vikings
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield dislocated his right thumb during the fourth quarter of a 23-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3. The injury occurred when Vikings defender Blake Cashman hit Mayfield as he released a pass, bending his right thumb backward at an unnatural angle. Mayfield was visibly in pain and screaming after the injury.
Mayfield to undergo MRI to assess thumb injury severity
Head coach Todd Bowles announced that Baker Mayfield would undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the full extent of his dislocated thumb injury. X-rays showed no broken bone, but the MRI was deemed necessary to assess internal damage. Bowles indicated Mayfield is expected to miss time.
Buccaneers fall to 0-3 after loss to Vikings
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers suffered a 23-16 home loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3, falling to 0-3 on the season. Mayfield threw for 217 yards, one touchdown, and one interception while being sacked six times. The loss came despite the Buccaneers being in a winning position until Mayfield's fourth-quarter injury.
Jalon Daniels replaces Mayfield in Vikings game
Rookie backup quarterback Jalon Daniels replaced Baker Mayfield for the remainder of the game against Minnesota. Daniels had three pass attempts and threw one interception in his brief appearance. Daniels, who played at Kansas and went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, signed with Tampa Bay in May.
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