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Baker Mayfield Receives Unfortunate Update on Monday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Oct 13, 2025 2:06 PM ET

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday and defeated them 30-19.

They did so shorthanded, with their early MVP candidate Baker Mayfield throwing for 256 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.

Among the players unable to take the field were wide receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, cornerbacks Benjamin Morrison and Zyon McCollum, and running back Bucky Irving.

Ahead of next Monday's game against the Detroit Lions, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media and revealed Irving and Godwin are likely to miss another week.

Irving is dealing with both a foot and shoulder injury suffered in Week 4, while Godwin is dealing with his fibula injury suffered in Week 5.

Good news for the #Bucs: The hope is Mike Evans, Benjamin Morrison and Zyon McCollum can return to practice this week.

Bad news for the #Bucs: RB Bucky Irving and WR Chris Godwin Jr. are likely out this week, per coach Todd Bowles.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 13, 2025

That's a tough blow to an offense that has now lost rookie sensation Emeka Egbuka to a hamstring injury suffered against San Francisco. Egbuka is Tampa Bay's leading receiver through the first six games of the season.

Despite all the injuries, Tampa has continued to win games, now sitting at 5-1 going into Week 7.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws downfield during the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers.© Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

In addition to the win over the 49ers, the Buccaneers have wins over the Atlanta Falcons, Houston Texans, New York Jets and the Seattle Seahawks.

Kickoff between the Buccaneers and the Lions is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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