Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) scrambles against Washington Commanders safety Percy Butler (35) during the second quarter of a NFC wild-card playoff at Raymond James Stadium. Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Baker Mayfield won fans over with his angry run during wild-card game

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao | Last updated Jan 12, 2025 11:19 PM ET

Fans were buzzing after Baker Mayfield unleashed his angry side Sunday in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ wild-card game against the Washington Commanders.

The Buccaneers trailed the Commanders 10-3 with just over a minute left in the first half at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Mayfield knew he needed a first down with his team facing 3rd-and-9 at their own 27.

Mayfield initially dropped back into the pocket. But when none of his receivers got open, the former Pro Bowler did it all himself. Mayfield scrambled and was met by three Commanders defenders near the first down marker. Somehow, Mayfield bulldozed his way for a first down and much more.

The play looks even better in slow motion once you realize that the man Mayfield steamrolled was six-time All-Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner.

The Buccaneers ended up scoring a touchdown to tie the game a few plays later.

Fans angry over Mayfield’s Pro Bowl snub must have felt vindicated after watching his epic run. Mayfield won over several more supporters on X after putting his body in harm’s way for the 17-yard gain.

It’s not the first time that Mayfield has outmuscled an All-Pro defender. Given that Baker has done it multiple times this season, it probably won’t be the last.

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

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