Overview

• The 30-19 win featured a signature sequence from Mayfield: a third-and-14 escape for a 15-yard first down followed two plays later by a 45-yard touchdown to rookie Tez Johnson.
• Working without Mike Evans, Chris Godwin Jr. and Jalen McMillan, and after Emeka Egbuka exited with a hamstring injury, Mayfield went 17-of-23 for 256 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.
• Crowds at Raymond James Stadium chanted “M-V-P,” and Johnson joked he initially thought the cheers were for his first NFL touchdown before learning they were for Mayfield.
• Head coach Todd Bowles said he was in disbelief at Mayfield’s scramble, praising a playmaking knack that he described as impossible to teach or coach.
• For the season, Mayfield has a 108.5 passer rating with 1,539 passing yards and 12 touchdowns to one interception, and DraftKings listed him at +425 in MVP odds as Tampa Bay visits the Lions next.