Buccaneers rule out Mayfield, start Daniels against Steelers

Third straight start for Kansas rookie

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 15h1 min read

Buccaneers officially ruled out QB Baker Mayfield for Sunday’s game vs. Pittsburgh; rookie QB Jalon Daniels starts again Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Tampa Bay ruled quarterback Baker Mayfield out for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh. Rookie Jalon Daniels starts in his place.

Why it matters: Staying with one starter gives Tampa Bay continuity on offense during Mayfield's absence. Sunday's result counts in the 2026 regular-season standings.

By the numbers: Mayfield completed 343 of 543 passes for 3,693 yards with 26 touchdowns and 11 interceptions across 17 games in 2025. Daniels enters as a Kansas rookie.

What to watch: Kickoff against Pittsburgh is Sunday, with Mayfield's availability for the following week the next checkpoint.

Sources

@AdamSchefter 2026-10-16T19:18:03.347789+00:00

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