Overview
- The quarterback was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice and acknowledged lingering discomfort while saying he has tweaked his mechanics to stay accurate.
- He said the Week 9 bye “definitely helped” him recharge physically and mentally after weeks dealing with knee and oblique issues, noting Todd Bowles gave players all seven days off.
- Key pieces remain uncertain for Tampa Bay, with Bucky Irving and Chris Godwin not practicing Wednesday and Haason Reddick also sidelined, while rookie Emeka Egbuka is now off the injury report.
- Mayfield’s efficiency has cooled from a 66.2% completion rate over the first six games to 58.1% across his past two, and his rushing output has dipped to zero in that span as health and defensive schemes factor in.
- He joked he blocked Grizzard’s number during the bye yet praised the coordinator for tailoring calls to available personnel as the Bucs prepare to host the 7-2 Patriots.