Overview
- Speaking before Sunday night’s game at SoFi Stadium, Mayfield said the brief run in Los Angeles was instrumental, helped him rediscover the fun in the sport, and clarified the style of offense he wants to play.
- Claimed on Dec. 6, 2022 roughly 48 hours before facing the Raiders, he led a 98-yard game-winning drive, then went 24-of-28 for 230 yards and two touchdowns in a 51-14 Christmas Day win over the Broncos.
- Since joining Tampa Bay, he has thrown 86 touchdown passes, and he enters Inglewood with 17 touchdowns and three interceptions this season.
- The matchup features division leaders, with the Rams at 8-2 and the Buccaneers at 6-4 entering Sunday night.
- Los Angeles placed safety Quentin Lake, right tackle Rob Havenstein and tight end Tyler Higbee on injured reserve this week, creating tests for the Rams’ depth.