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Mayfield Outduels Darnold as Buccaneers Edge Seahawks 38–35 in Late Rally

Two top 2018 picks with parallel revivals turned a Carolina bond into a marquee matchup that doubled as a measure of their comebacks.

Overview

  • Mayfield led a late touchdown drive with 1:08 to play, then a deflected Darnold pass was intercepted by Lavonte David to set up a field goal as time expired.
  • Darnold threw four touchdowns and directed five consecutive touchdown drives before the late turnover shifted the outcome.
  • The win moves Tampa Bay to 4-1, while Seattle falls to 3-2 after the closely contested finish in Seattle.
  • The quarterbacks’ meeting followed days of mutual respect, with Darnold praising Mayfield’s resilience and Mayfield calling their relationship “really close.”
  • Their resurgence tracks closely, with recent Pro Bowl selections and near-identical three-year deals worth about $100 million cementing their starter status.