Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb during Sunday’s 23-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, forcing him to undergo an MRI and potentially sidelining him as the team navigates upcoming matchups.
Tampa Bay’s offensive rhythm hit a sudden wall late in Sunday’s game at Raymond James Stadium.
Mayfield immediately fell to the turf at Raymond James Stadium, holding his hand in clear discomfort, and could be heard screaming on the telecast. He eventually made his way to the sideline and locker room with the Tampa Bay training staff. Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles confirmed the nature of the injury to reporters after the game, noting that X-rays did not show a fracture.
Medical Tests and Projected Recovery Timeline
The full weight of the injury hinges on evaluations. Bowles told reporters Mayfield will undergo an MRI on Monday, Sept. 28. Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated thumb. He’ll go through tests, but is expected to miss some time for Tampa Bay, and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Mayfield is expected to miss some time. This is the “best-case” scenario, according to Rap. It’s likely that Mayfield won’t be able to play against the Packers next Sunday.
Roster Adjustments and the Rookie Backup Plan
With their starting signal-caller facing a possible absence, the Buccaneers find themselves thin at the position. The Buccaneers have only two quarterbacks on their 53-man roster, Mayfield and Daniels.
Daniels, though, had a solid preseason for the Buccaneers. He completed 61.4% of his passes with an 83.4 passer rating. His PFF grade was 56.5 with one big-time throw and no turnover-worthy plays.
Implications for the NFC Matchup Against Green Bay
The Packers will have to monitor this situation closely because it creates an unusual opportunity. Green Bay might face two backup quarterbacks in consecutive weeks.
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