Tampa Bay just snatched a solid 16-6 lead over the Browns, all thanks to a clutch touchdown pass. It was the game’s *first* touchdown, and it gave the Bucs a tough 10-point advantage in what’s shaping up to be a tight battle on this Sunday.
Mayfield’s Monster Drive
Baker Mayfield really started heating up on that drive. He kicked things off with a massive 24-yard pass to Chris Godwin, which was the longest offensive play for Tampa Bay all day so far. Then, Mayfield pulled off a sneaky QB sneak on third-and-1, pushing the ball right down to Cleveland’s 15-yard line. Talk about getting it done in crunch time!
The Score and the Stats So Far
He wasn’t done there. On third-and-9, Mayfield just lowered his shoulder and powered past the first-down marker, setting the Bucs up at the 5-yard line. On the very next play, he calmly evaded the rush in the pocket, found Emeka Egbuka wide open in the end zone, and boom, that’s a 5-yard touchdown. Mayfield’s numbers so far today tell part of the story: he’s 13-of-19 for 80 yards with that crucial touchdown and one interception.
With that 10-point lead, Tampa Bay is looking to keep the momentum rolling. This game is far from over, but grabbing the first touchdown and building that cushion is huge for the Bucs right now.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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