Watch: Buccaneers' Mayfield flies into end zone vs. Giants

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield. Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Watch: Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield flies into end zone vs. Giants

By Clark Dalton | Last updated Nov 24, 2024 2:27 PM ET

Who knew Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield had hops?

At the end of the second quarter in Sunday's road game against the New York Giants, Mayfield hurdled over New York cornerback Cor'Dale Flott for a 10-yard rushing touchdown, giving the Buccaneers a 23-0 lead. Although the ball popped out at the end of the play, officials ruled he broke the plane.

BAKER TAKES FLIGHT TO THE END ZONE.

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After he scored, Mayfield seemed to mock Giants QB Tommy DeVito's signature celebration. Of course, DeVito is making his first start this season after the Giants released Daniel Jones on Friday.

Mayfield sometimes likes to get under his opponent's skin, so it's not shocking he took a slight jab at the second-year passer.

The Buccaneers have lost four straight games after a 4-2 start. Despite the recent slide, Mayfield is still rolling. Entering this matchup, he ranked ninth in the NFL in yards passing (2,505) and third in TD passes (24) through 10 starts.

Mayfield maintaining his hot hand should keep Tampa Bay's playoff hopes afloat.

Clark Dalton

Dalton is a 2022 journalism graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He gained experience in sports media over the past seven years — from live broadcasting and creating short films to podcasting and producing. In college, he wrote for The Daily Texan. He loves sports and enjoys hiking, kayaking and camping.

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