NFL Makes Punishment Decision After Baker Mayfield Incident

Key Points:

• Baker Mayfield throws for 289 yards, two touchdowns in Buccaneers’ 31-25 loss to Eagles.
• Josh Uche’s hit on Mayfield draws penalty but no fine from NFL after review.
• NFL hands out multiple fines for head and neck hits through first four weeks.
• Two Eagles players fined following Week 4 matchup against Tampa Bay.

Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers saw their perfect 2025 NFL season end in Week 4, falling to 3-1 after a 31-25 loss to Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles. Mayfield put together a strong performance, throwing for 289 yards, two touchdowns and one interception, but the Eagles’ defense held firm on Tampa Bay’s final drive to seal the win.

On the first play of the fourth quarter, with Tampa Bay trailing by 11, Mayfield connected with wide receiver Chris Godwin for an eight-yard gain. But the former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback took a hard shot to the neck from Philadelphia linebacker Josh Uche, resulting in a 15-yard penalty that helped set up a field goal to end the drive.