Overview
- Asked about his on-field exchange with the Texans safety, Mayfield told reporters, "We don't take any s**t. That's about it."
- Late in the fourth quarter, Mayfield popped up after a 16-yard scramble and jawed with Gardner-Johnson before players separated them.
- Mayfield later posted confrontation photos captioned "Built different. 10 toes down," and Gardner-Johnson replied, "Boy this cute but still ringless."
- The Buccaneers prevailed 20-19 on Rachaad White’s 2-yard touchdown with six seconds left, while Mayfield downplayed injury concerns and was listed with a minor foot/toe issue.
- ESPN reported Mayfield fully participated in a team walk-through, and coverage noted the pair’s rivalry dates to college and past NFL matchups with no rematch on this year’s schedule.