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Baker Mayfield’s Week 11 Availability Is Uncertain After Lower‑Leg Injury

His possible absence would likely push undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels into the start and could alter Tampa Bay’s short-term path in the NFC South.

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Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) celebrates at the end of the fourth quarter after defeating the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
Nov 8, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) makes a throw past Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat (98) in the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Mayfield suffered a foot/ankle/lower‑leg injury during Tampa Bay’s Nov. 8 loss to the Chicago Bears and was slow to get up after several hits in the fourth quarter.
  • During the Buccaneers’ bye week he has been seen in and out of a walking boot while rehabbing, and NFL insiders say the team does not view the injury as long term or plan to place him on injured reserve.
  • The quarterback’s availability for the Week 11 game at Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 22 is currently uncertain and will likely be decided by practice reports during the week.
  • If Mayfield cannot play, undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels — who started three games earlier this season and went 1-2 as a starter — would be the expected replacement.
  • Mayfield has thrown for 922 yards, three touchdowns and four interceptions in six appearances this season, and Tampa Bay’s 3-6 record makes his near‑term status important to the team’s push in the NFC South.