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Buccaneers' Todd Bowles gives update on Baker Mayfield injury after Rams loss

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers got absolutely shellacked by the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, but there are far more pressing matters — namely, the health of their quarterback, Baker Mayfield.

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Teddy Bridgewater Ready To 'Answer The Bell' If Bucs Need Him

The coming days will give everyone a lot more insight into the Bucs’ quarterback situation going forward, but if Teddy Bridgewater needs to step in and start in place of an injured Baker Mayfield next Sunday against the Cardinals in Tampa, you can bet he’ll be ready.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / November 24

Buccaneers thrashed by Rams in embarrassing Sunday Night Football showing

Woof. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers weren't expected to beat the Los Angeles Rams, but what resulted on Sunday Night Football was an absolute drubbing by a score of 34-7 .

Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to rack up at least 300 yards through the air in a game 10 or more times?

The '100-rushing-yard games by NFL QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl-winning starting QBs' quiz

The 'Most passing yards in one Super Bowl' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / November 23

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield suffers non-contact injury on ‘SNF’

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was taken off the field due to injury during his team’s “Sunday Night Football” matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / November 24

Baker Mayfield Injured In Week 12 vs. Rams

As if the first half of Sunday night’s game against the Rams at SoFi Stadium couldn’t get any worse for the Bucs, Baker Mayfield suffered an injury to his non-throwing shoulder.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 24

'SNF' takeaways: Rams move to top of NFC after rout of Buccaneers

The Los Angeles Rams continue to make their case as the league's best team after a 34-7 dismantling of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on "Sunday Night Football."

Rams QB Matthew Stafford furthers MVP case with performance vs. Buccaneers

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield suffers non-contact injury on ‘SNF’

Cities that have infamously lost their beloved sports teams

The 'Active NFL game-winning drive leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

NFL News / Field Level Media / November 23

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield (left shoulder) doubtful to return vs. Rams

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield did not return to the field for his team's opening drive of the second half with a left shoulder injury on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams.

Matthew Stafford News / Yardbarker / November 23

Rams QB Matthew Stafford furthers MVP case with performance vs. Buccaneers

Already firmly in the MVP conversation, Matthew Stafford further solidified his case as the front-runner on "Sunday Night Football."

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield suffers non-contact injury on ‘SNF’

NFL Week 12 winners, losers: Chiefs back in it; Eagles offense shows flaws again

The most notable single-season declines in NFL history

The 'NFL 60,000 passing-yard club' quiz

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The '2025 NFL draft QB class' quiz

The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The '2022 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / November 23

Another Sunday, Another Buccaneers Let Down

This Buccaneers team has no business being in a playoff race. I’d argue they have no business playing in primetime either. The Bucs once again came out of the tunnel looking flat and mediocre.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / November 23

Buccaneers get surprising good news before Sunday Night Football

It's no secret that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been absolutely decimated by injury this season. Established stars like Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Bucky Irving, Tristan Wirfs, Calijah Kancey and Luke Goedeke have all missed extended time.

Benjamin Morrison News / PewterReport.com / November 23

Bucs Injury Update: Chris Godwin Jr., Benjamin Morrison Availability

When the Bucs take the field at SoFi Stadium Sunday night to face the Rams in a primetime matchup, wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. is set to suit up for the first time since Tampa Bay’s Week 5 win in Seattle on Oct 5.

Chris Godwin News / Athlon Sports / November 22

Chris Godwin Injury Update Emerges on Saturday

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have one of the most stacked offenses in the NFL, but they've rarely been at full strength this season. Wide receiver Chris Godwin (fibula) hasn't played since Week 5, fellow wideout Mike Evans (collarbone) since Week 7, and running back Bucky Irving (shoulder/foot) since Week 4.

Bucky Irving News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 23

Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving Expected To Return Next Week

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving is expected to make his return next week after missing the last several games with shoulder and foot injuries. Schefter mentions that Irving “looked strong at practice this week” and may have been able to play against the Rams on Sunday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / November 21

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles provides injury updates on Chris Godwin, Bucky Irving

Injuries have increasingly become an issue for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but one notable return at the receiver position can be expected.

20 NFL players who were one-season wonders

The 'Second-leading receiver by NFL team' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 20

Ominous report surfaces about Bucky Irving

There may be more than meets the eye with Bucky Irving’s lengthy absence.

Buccaneers' chances of upsetting Rams take massive hit due to illness in locker room

Former player has bleak outlook for Buccaneers if improvements are not made in one key area

The most notable single-season declines in NFL history

The 'NFL rookie 150-receiving-yard games' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / November 20

Ex-player has bleak outlook for Bucs if improvements are not made

Former player has bleak outlook for Buccaneers if improvements are not made in one key area

Once one of the hottest teams in the NFL, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have lost three of their last four heading into a difficult Week 12 road trip against the Los Angeles Rams.

Buccaneers' chances of upsetting Rams take massive hit due to illness in locker room

What Baker Mayfield learned from Matthew Stafford during brief Rams stint

Who are the best first-round draft picks for every NFL team?

The 'NFL head coaches' quiz