Baker Mayfield Leads Buccaneers to Wins Despite Injuries
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue to accumulate wins despite suffering key injuries to numerous skill players, thanks to Baker Mayfield's exceptional performance.
Mayfield threw two touchdown passes to players who had never caught a touchdown in the NFL before, in a 30-19 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
- Kameron Johnson's 34-yard TD catch was his first career reception.
- Tez Johnson's 45-yard TD reception was only the sixth catch of the season for the rookie.
They stepped up to help the Buccaneers reach 5-1 for the sixth time in franchise history.
The Buccaneers, four-time defending NFC South champions, now have their sights set on vying for a No. 1 spot, with a major test upcoming against Detroit (4-2) next Monday night.
Author's summary: Baker Mayfield leads Buccaneers to wins despite injuries.