Thanks to Baker Mayfield playing turnover-free ball and a defense that’s reverted to its old stingy ways, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are off to a surprising 2-0 start. A tough test awaits next Monday night when the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles visit Raymond James Stadium, though, and the Bucs understand they’ll need to play better than they did in victories over Minnesota and Chicago to stay unbeaten. With Mayfield doing a terrific job of taking care of the ball and the defense seemingly back on track after not being as reliable as usual a year ago, the Bucs are showing they’re capable of being successful without Tom Brady.
Baker Mayfield passed for 317 yards and a touchdown Sunday, adding to his strong debut with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a 27-17 victory over the struggling Chicago Bears.
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Baker Mayfield is determined to make the most of an opportunity to jump-start his NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The No. 1 overall pick from the 2018 draft passed for 317 yards and a touchdown in Tampa Bay’s 27-17 victory over the struggling Chicago Bears on Sunday. With Mayfield […]