Buccaneers Secure NFC South Lead with 28-13 Victory Over Raiders
Tampa Bay's third consecutive win highlights Baker Mayfield's three-touchdown performance and extends Las Vegas' losing streak to nine games.
- Baker Mayfield threw for 295 yards and three touchdowns, including two to rookie Jalen McMillan, leading the Buccaneers to a critical win over the Raiders.
- Tampa Bay (7-6) now leads the NFC South after the Atlanta Falcons (6-7) lost to the Minnesota Vikings.
- Las Vegas quarterback Aidan O’Connell suffered a knee injury in the third quarter after being pushed by Buccaneers defensive lineman Calijah Kancey; no penalty was called on the play.
- Rachaad White contributed 90 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while the Buccaneers overcame three first-half turnovers to secure the victory.
- The Raiders, now 2-11, extended their NFL-worst losing streak to nine games and lost a key offensive player in O’Connell, who had recently returned from a thumb injury.