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Mayfield's Interceptions Sink Bucs Late
12 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Defense struggled, allowing Cousins 373 yards and three touchdowns.
- Offense improved with Evans and McMillan back, but turnovers proved costly.
- Mayfield's late interception led to a game-winning drive for the opponent.
The Buccaneers suffered a late-game collapse, primarily due to defensive breakdowns and critical offensive turnovers. Kirk Cousins exploited the defense, accumulating 373 passing yards and three touchdowns, as injuries in the secondary hampered the team's ability to make stops. The defense also struggled to generate pressure without blitzing, a vulnerability Cousins effectively exploited.
On the offensive side, the return of Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan provided a much-needed boost, with Baker Mayfield surpassing 275 passing yards for the first time since Week 5. However, Mayfield's performance was marred by costly mistakes in the fourth quarter.
A pivotal interception by Mayfield handed the opposing team momentum, leading to a score that narrowed the Buccaneers' lead. Later, with a chance to seal the victory, another miscue by Mayfield allowed the opponent to launch a game-winning drive, ultimately costing the Buccaneers the game.
