The Baker Complex
Quarterback Baker Mayfield can be a riveting player to watch, keeping plays alive, making magic happen, and willing his way through defenders when need be. His stat sheet from Sunday’s performance against the Dolphins was eye-popping and led all passers through Sunday’s games, finishing 33-of-44 for 346 yards and two touchdowns.
But he also had two interceptions, bringing his season total to 10, eight of which have come in the last seven weeks. The Bucs have gone 1-6 in that stretch. Against the Dolphins, Mayfield threw both interceptions on deep balls.
Mayfield was not pressured much by Miami, a season-low 18 percent, but completed just 1-of-4 passes under pressure for 11 yards, taking three sacks, including a sack-fumble. That turnover came on back-to-back drives with the second interception, both with under seven minutes to play.
This is still a Bucs receiving corps that contains firepower that can be deployed all over the field, and the unit is deep enough that Mayfield can spread the ball around judiciously. Against Miami, two receivers finished with 100-plus yards: Jalen McMillan (seven receptions for 114 yards) and Chris Godwin (seven receptions for 108 yards and a touchdown).