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Mayfield Sidelined: Bucs Face Cowboys Without QB
9 Oct
Summary
- Baker Mayfield out for second straight game with dislocated thumb.
- Rookie Jalon Daniels will start at quarterback for the Buccaneers.
- Mayfield's recovery is expected to take three to six weeks.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5 without their starting quarterback, Baker Mayfield. Mayfield is sidelined for a second consecutive game due to a dislocated right thumb suffered in Week 3.
This injury is a significant setback for the Buccaneers, who are currently 0-4 this season. Coach Todd Bowles initially indicated Mayfield would miss at least three weeks, with reports suggesting a recovery window of three to six weeks.
Rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels is expected to start for Tampa Bay against Dallas. Daniels made his first career start in Week 4, but the team suffered another defeat. His performance will be crucial as the Buccaneers aim for their first win.
Mayfield's absence continues to impact the team's performance. The gap following the Cowboys game could aid his recovery, but his availability for Week 6 against the Pittsburgh Steelers remains uncertain. He might miss additional games depending on his rehabilitation progress.
