Buccaneers lose Mayfield for three weeks, Daniels to start

The undrafted Kansas product takes over the winless offense.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 48m1 min read

The 0-3 Bucs are going to be without Baker Mayfield for at least 3 weeks. So what's next? A look at Baker and rookie bac Via @JamesPalmerTV on X

What happened: Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield will miss at least three weeks with a thumb injury. The 0-3 team will turn to rookie backup Jalon Daniels in his absence. Head coach Todd Bowles confirmed the timeline for his veteran passer.

Why it matters: The quarterback change forces Tampa Bay to navigate a crucial stretch with an inexperienced signal-caller. Daniels must now guide an offense searching for traction to avoid falling further behind in the division.

By the numbers: Mayfield completed 343 of 543 passes for 3,693 yards with 26 touchdowns and 11 interceptions over 17 games during the 2025 season.

What to watch: Daniels steps under center as the Buccaneers attempt to secure their first victory of the year.

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@JamesPalmerTV 2026-09-30T01:29:35.799469+00:00

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