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Mayfield Calls Out Buccaneers’ Missing ‘Killer Instinct’ After 28-23 Loss to Patriots

At 6-3, Tampa Bay faces a two-game road test that will reveal whether its execution improves.

Overview

  • The Patriots totaled 435 yards with nearly half produced on three explosive touchdown plays.
  • Tampa Bay logged four three-and-outs and converted 5 of 13 third downs, including three empty fourth-quarter drives before a late score.
  • Baker Mayfield finished 28-of-43 for 273 yards and three touchdowns, then called for accountability, pride and a sharper edge on offense.
  • Head coach Todd Bowles backed the quarterback’s assessment, saying the team lacked killer instinct and played with low energy.
  • The Buccaneers remain atop the NFC South at 6-3 and now travel to face the Bills and Rams in the next two weeks.