Things just went from bad to worse for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Baker Mayfield dislocated the thumb on his throwing hand late in Sunday’s 23-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, and it doesn’t sound like the Bucs should expect him back in a hurry.
The Minnesota Vikings are 3-0, but Sunday’s 23-16 victory over Tampa Bay raised serious questions about multiple areas of the team. The Minnesota Vikings found a way to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16 on Sunday afternoon, improving to 3-0 on the season.
Todd Bowles answered some heavy questions after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ loss against the Minnesota Vikings, which means they have now suffered three straight defeats this season.
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Minnesota Vikings continue their winning streak after a 23-16 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Advancing to 3-0, Minnesota prevailed despite finishing with only 230 total yards, relying on strong play from its defense and special teams to preserve the lead.
The hits kept on coming on Sunday in Tampa, but Bowles’ decision late in the game is one that wasn’t without reason. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in a major hole to start the 2026 season.
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The Bucs are in a disastrous position — in more than one way. While head coach Todd Bowles was quick to point out that they are only one game out in the NFC South, that is a laughable assessment of just how bad things are in Tampa Bay right now.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield sustained a dislocated right thumb late in Sunday's 23-16 home loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles announced the extent of the injury after the contest and said Mayfield will undergo an MRI exam on Monday.
Myles Price had an 86-yard punt return for a touchdown, and the Minnesota Vikings held on for a 23-16 win over the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon.
After today’s loss to the Vikings, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles told the media that quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated thumb on his throwing hand, per Greg Auman of FOX Sports.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a plan for Bucky Irving this season. Considering his recent injury history, that plan makes plenty of sense. Offensive coordinator Zac Robinson spoke with reporters this week.
The Buccaneers announced that they will elevate veteran S Ifeatu Melifonwu for Week 3. Melifonwu, 27, is the brother of veteran S Obi Melifonwu and was a two-year starter for Syracuse.
The Bucs fell to 0-2 on the season when they suffered a 23-19 Week 2 loss at home to a Cleveland Browns side that was blown out to the tune of 34-10 the previous Sunday.