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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Thursday night, Oct. 8, in a nationally televised game. Tampa Bay is 0-4, its first winless start in 13 years, while Dallas is 2-2. The Bucs will start undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels after Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb. Oddsmakers favor Dallas by 8.5 to 9.5 points.
Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels will make his first NFL start against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, replacing injured Baker Mayfield. The 0-3 Buccaneers hope Daniels can stabilize the team, while he aims to maintain composure as the 'thermostat' of the offense.
Baker Mayfield is out for at least three weeks with a dislocated right thumb, forcing undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels to start for the 0-3 Buccaneers. While the team faces a high panic level, analysts debate whether Tampa Bay should trade for a veteran backup or ride out the season to protect Mayfield's lucrative contract.
Week 3 injuries have severely impacted several NFL teams, with Baker Mayfield and De'Von Achane facing significant time off. While Mayfield avoids fracture, the Buccaneers face a critical three-game absence. Achane's ACL tear leaves the Dolphins without their top runner. Justin Jefferson is expected to return, but other stars like Brian Burns and Leo Chenal are out for the season.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 0-3 after QB Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb in a 23-16 loss to the Vikings. Mayfield is out for at least three weeks, forcing undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels into the starting role. The injury compounds a poor start for a team that recently signed Mayfield to a $165 million extension.
The New York Giants acquired quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick. The move addresses New York's immediate need for a backup after starter Jaxson Dart suffered a knee injury and Jameis Winston struggled in his absence. Meanwhile, the Vikings, who had already moved McCarthy to third-string behind Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz, offload a player who had shown limited progress. This trade occurs as the Vikings' own quarterback situation remains unsettled following a loss to the Buccaneers, where Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated thumb.
Baker Mayfield is expected to miss 2-4 weeks with a dislocated right thumb, forcing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to start rookie Jalon Daniels. The injury compounds a historically poor 12-game stretch for the franchise, leaving coach Todd Bowles under intense scrutiny as the team remains 0-3.
Baker Mayfield dislocated his right thumb late in the Buccaneers' 23-16 loss to the Vikings, leaving the 0-3 team without its starting quarterback. An MRI is scheduled to determine the severity of the injury, while rookie Jalon Daniels took over for the final play.
Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb late in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 23-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The quarterback exited the game after throwing an interception under pressure, with head coach Todd Bowles confirming the injury and scheduling an MRI for Monday. X-rays showed no fracture, but the extent of ligament damage remains unknown. Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels replaced Mayfield for the final play, throwing an interception that sealed the defeat. The injury leaves the 0-3 Buccaneers in a precarious position, as Mayfield has struggled to meet expectations under his recent $165 million extension.
Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb during the Buccaneers' 23-16 loss to the Vikings, exiting the game after an interception. The 0-3 team now faces a critical injury to its $165 million quarterback, with rookie Jalon Daniels stepping in for the final play. An MRI is scheduled to determine if surgery is required, potentially sidelining Mayfield for four games.
Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb late in the Buccaneers' 23-16 loss to the Vikings, exiting the game after an interception. X-rays were negative, but an MRI is scheduled to determine if surgery is required. The injury leaves the 0-3 Buccaneers in a precarious position, as Mayfield has struggled to meet expectations under his new $165 million extension.
The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16 in Week 3, securing their fourth consecutive win. The victory was sealed by a late interception thrown by Baker Mayfield, who subsequently left the game with a dislocated right thumb. The Bucs, now 0-3, relied on rookie Jalon Daniels for the final play, while the Vikings leaned heavily on defense and special teams after a struggling offensive performance.
The Washington Commanders pulled off the season's biggest upset by defeating the Seattle Seahawks 33-31, while Baker Mayfield suffered a hand injury. The NFL's first game in Rio de Janeiro ended in a dramatic 34-31 Ravens victory, and the Indianapolis Colts avoided a 0-3 start with a late field goal.
NFL Week 3 saw a surge in significant injuries, including Baker Mayfield’s dislocated thumb and Mike Evans’ rib injury. Puka Nacua remains inactive for the Rams, while multiple stars like Justin Jefferson and Breece Hall were ruled out mid-game.
The Minnesota Vikings (2-0) visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-2) in Week 3, with experts divided on whether the Bucs can bounce back. The Vikings boast a league-high 79.3% blitz rate and a plus-four turnover margin, while the Bucs struggle with a minus-four turnover margin and poor offensive line protection. Kyler Murray returns from a concussion, facing his former college rival Baker Mayfield.