Baker Mayfield’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 32-9 to advance to the divisional round. Mayfield’s revival has helped the Buccaneers overcome early doubts.
Mayfield’s Playoff Triumph: Tampa’s Standout Quarterback Makes History
Having 337 yards, 3 touchdowns, and no turnovers in his third postseason game puts Mayfield in a historic position as Tampa’s quarterback. Although his teammates struggled, Mayfield’s postseason stats remain unsurpassed in the club, making him the only quarterback other than Tom Brady to do so.
Many pundits and media members projected the Buccaneers to be among the league’s poorest teams, even doubting Mayfield’s ability to start. Mayfield has proven his critics wrong and is now Tampa Bay’s future quarterback.
As a productive player, Mayfield’s hefty contract with bonuses has been a good investment. Before joining the Bucs this offseason, Mayfield was the Cleveland Browns’ first-round choice and faced uncertainty. He gambled on himself and won big.
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Mayfield Shines: Outperforming Brady and Setting the Bucs on a Winning Path
Mayfield has outperformed Brady in his last NFL season. Mayfield’s Bucs performance this year is impressive, even though Brady, 45, was looking to go.
Now in a better position than last year, the Buccaneers might win the NFC championship and pay Mayfield well. Even if the season ends this weekend, many owe Mayfield an apology for underestimating him as an NFL starting quarterback.
Mayfield deserves a multi-year contract this offseason after a great year. The Bucs, who moved away from Brady four years faster than the Patriots, praise Mayfield’s incredible play.