Buccaneers rule out QB Baker Mayfield for Sunday vs. Steelers
Mayfield has thrown for 615 yards in three starts, and Jalon Daniels has played in all three games for a 1-4 Tampa Bay team.
- Mayfield: 615 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs in 3 starts
- Daniels: 337 yards, 2 TDs, 3 INTs in 3 games
- Buccaneers: 1-4, 27th of 32 in offense by EPA
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have officially ruled out quarterback Baker Mayfield for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Friday. Rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels starts again.
Mayfield has made three starts this season. He has completed 61 of 96 passes for 615 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions, and has been sacked 13 times. He has also lost all three of his fumbles and has run for a touchdown.
Daniels has appeared in three games and opened two. He has completed 38 of 55 passes for 337 yards, with two touchdowns and three interceptions, and has been sacked four times. He has also rushed 16 times for 87 yards.
Tampa Bay is 1-4. The offense ranks 27th of 32 teams in expected points added per play, while the defense ranks third.
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Buccaneers officially ruled out QB Baker Mayfield for Sunday’s game vs. Pittsburgh; rookie QB Jalon Daniels starts again. https://t.co/zNQqtRRYx4
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