Overview

• After a fourth-quarter 16-yard scramble in Tampa Bay’s 20-19 win, Mayfield popped up from grabbing his leg to jaw face-to-face with C.J. Gardner-Johnson before teammates separated them.
• Asked Wednesday about the confrontation, Mayfield answered, “We don’t take any s—,” framing the moment as a toughness standard for the Buccaneers.
• Mayfield posted photos of the on-field exchange on Instagram with the caption “Built different. 10 toes down,” prompting Gardner-Johnson’s reply, “Boy this cute but still ringless,” a nod to his Eagles Super Bowl ring.
• Mayfield said he felt great despite the hits and was listed with a foot/toe issue, with ESPN reporting he was a full participant in a team walk-through as Tampa Bay moved to 2-0.
• The rivalry traces back to previous seasons, including Gardner-Johnson’s 2023 jab about Mayfield’s caliber, and this week’s tight finish featured Rachaad White’s go-ahead 2-yard touchdown with six seconds left, marking Tampa Bay’s first franchise win in Houston.