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Mayfield Injured, Bucs Turn to Bridgewater

Summary

  • Baker Mayfield left the game with a left shoulder injury.
  • Teddy Bridgewater took over quarterback duties in the second half.
  • Mayfield's return was deemed doubtful due to the injury.
Mayfield Injured, Bucs Turn to Bridgewater

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield exited Sunday night's matchup against the Los Angeles Rams due to a left shoulder injury. Mayfield sustained the injury in the second quarter, initially appearing to hurt his non-throwing shoulder after a touchdown pass. Despite attempting to play through the pain, Mayfield seemed to aggravate the injury on a late-half interception. Backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was called upon to lead the offense starting in the second half. As of the end of the first half, Mayfield's return to the game was listed as doubtful. His statistics for the initial half included 9 of 19 passes for 41 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, along with two sacks and 19 rushing yards on four carries.

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Teddy Bridgewater replaced Baker Mayfield after he sustained a shoulder injury.
Baker Mayfield sustained a left shoulder injury during the game.
Baker Mayfield sustained his shoulder injury in the second quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams.

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