So the NBC broadcast began last night with announcers declaring that Baker Mayfield is playing through thumb pain and lingering swelling in the digit that was dislocated during the Bucs’ Week 3 loss to the Minnesota.
Ok. No surprise. Mayfield was on the injury report all last week with the thumb on his throwing hand. It’s not 100 percent.
But another injury issue arose for Mayfield. About halfway through last night’s game, Mayfield was tackled somewhat awkwardly in a deep-squat position. Mayfield seemed to limp the entire game after that.
Is it a knee, an ankle? Whatever it is, it’s another thing for Mayfield to try and fix in the upcoming bye week.
It’s also more evidence Mayfield has become injury-prone. He’s been more banged up than healthy through the 2025 and 2026 seasons.