Baker Mayfield threw for 243 yards, zero touchdowns, and two interceptions in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Week 9 loss to the Chicago Bears. That’s a rough stat line, especially since one of those picks against Chicago was a critical pick-six that absolutely stung.
Another Week, Same Story for the Bucs’ Passing Game
The Buccaneers needed their passing attack to step up big time on Sunday night. Why? Because the last two weeks, they’d leaned heavily on the running game, with Mayfield completing a measly seven passes total in that stretch. So, when the moment came, and they needed more through the air, they just didn’t get it. Mayfield struggled to make plays, and honestly, it sounds like he got little help from his receivers. It’s frustrating to see, especially when the stakes are high.
“Comically Low” Production Is an Understatement
Look, this isn’t just a one-off bad game. This is a trend. In six starts this season, Mayfield is averaging 115 yards and 0.5 touchdowns per game. That’s not just low, the source actually calls it “comically low production.” Even worse, he’s got more interceptions than touchdowns on the season. While some might argue he’s better than his numbers suggest, the reality is he’s a low-end QB2 at best. That assessment is based purely on hope, on the belief that Tampa’s passing game will somehow improve as the season rolls on.
What’s next for Tampa Bay? They desperately need that passing game to click. That belief in improvement has to become reality, and fast.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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