Baker Mayfield throws horrible interception as Buccaneers lose crucial game to Panthers

Baker Mayfield's most consequential throw of the season was his worst.

With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers trailing the Carolina Panthers, 23-20, with under a minute to go in Sunday's game — one that could very well determine the winner of the NFC South — Mayfield had navigated his squad into Carolina territory. 

Tampa Bay faced a 2nd-and-9 from the Carolina 42-yard-line, and Mayfield attempted to throw a pass to the numbers on the far side of the field. 

The problem? Mike Evans was standing by the hashmarks with his hands raised, wondering where his quarterback was trying to throw the football. 

Mayfield's errant pass was intercepted by Lathan Ransom, sealing the game for the Panthers. Carolina now has control of the NFC South entering Week 17. Carolina (8-7) and Tampa Bay (7-8) will meet again in Week 18.