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Mayfield Dislocates Right Thumb as Buccaneers Fall to 0-3

An MRI will determine the severity of the injury, leaving Tampa Bay to decide whether rookie Jalon Daniels or added veteran depth will handle the quarterback role.

Sep 27, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) walks off the field after an injury during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
Baker Mayfield leaves the field after injuring his throwing hand during Tampa Bay’s loss to Minnesota. The veteran quarterback will receive additional testing as the Buccaneers look for answers. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Baker Mayfield Exits Loss vs. Vikings With Dislocated Thumb, Expected To Miss Time
Sep 27, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles looks on during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The injury occurred late in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 23-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings when Baker Mayfield tried to extend a fourth-and-13 play and threw a game-ending interception.
  • Coach Todd Bowles said Mayfield has a dislocated right thumb and will undergo an MRI to check for further damage, with X-rays not showing a clear fracture at the stadium.
  • Mayfield finished the game 17-of-34 for 217 yards with one touchdown, one interception, and he was sacked six times as the offense repeatedly failed on third downs and in the red zone.
  • Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels was inserted after Mayfield left, failed to complete a pass and threw a desperation interception, and Bowles indicated Daniels would likely start if Mayfield is ruled out.
  • The loss leaves Tampa Bay 0-3 and could prompt short-term roster moves or veteran additions before Week 4 against the Green Bay Packers depending on the MRI results.