Baker Mayfield played for three teams in the first five seasons of his NFL career. The first one drafted him, the second one traded for him and the third one claimed him off waivers. He's far from the first player for whom this is true, but Mayfield didn't really have any personal agency in his first three destinations.
Things were different in 2023.
Mayfield spent four seasons in Cleveland with the team that drafted him first overall in 2018. In the summer of 2022, after the Browns had swung a massive trade for former Houston quarterback Deshaun Watson, Mayfield was swapped to the Carolina Panthers. He made six starts for Carolina before being waived in early December and claimed by the Los Angeles Rams.
Mayfield had some nice moments after joining the Rams, even winning an NFC Offensive Player of the Week following his debut. But that offense was going to be back in the hands of Matthew Stafford in 2023 and Mayfield was set to become a free agent for the first time. He had an opportunity to find a team for which he could battle for the starting job. He did that by signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but he was motivated not just by that chance to start but perhaps just as much by an opportunity to rediscover some of the steady ground he had lost.
"Obviously, free agency allowed me to pick the organizational stability and knowing what it is here," said Mayfield. "That's what you look for when you have an opportunity to choose. You look for that and then you do the best you can and make the most of it. Right now, I'm just trying to take it one game at a time, like I've mentioned the past few weeks, and just see where it goes."
View the top photos of Tampa Bay's Week 16 matchup vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers warm up before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Cornerback Jamel Dean #35 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Buccaneers Legend Mike Alstott, Captain of the Krewe, before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Buccaneers Legend Mike Alstott, Captain of the Krewe, before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Buccaneers Legend Mike Alstott, Captain of the Krewe, before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Buccaneers Legend Mike Alstott, Captain of the Krewe, before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Flyover before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - A general view during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a touchdown during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Fans cheer during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - A fan cheers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Safety Christian Izien #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Santa Claus during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Santa Claus during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a turnover during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Running Back Chase Edmonds #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Captain Fear during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Shaquil Barrett #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Running Back Chase Edmonds #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Deven Thompkins #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Deven Thompkins #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Cornerback Dee Delaney #30 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Trey Palmer #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Defensive Lineman Patrick O'Connor #79 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Guard Nick Leverett #60 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Safety Ryan Neal #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Guard Luke Goedeke #67 and Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Cornerback Dee Delaney #30 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Shaquil Barrett #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Trey Palmer #10 and Outside Linebacker Shaquil Barrett #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Safety Ryan Neal #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Inside Linebacker K.J. Britt #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Guard Luke Goedeke #67 and Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Cornerback Jamel Dean #35 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Fans before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - \ during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a touchdown during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a touchdown during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a touchdown with fans during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a touchdown with Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a touchdown with Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a touchdown during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54, Defensive Lineman Logan Hall #90, and Outside Linebacker Anthony Nelson #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31, Inside Linebacker Devin White #45, Safety Christian Izien #29, and Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a turnover during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31, Inside Linebacker Devin White #45, and Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a turnover during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a turnover during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a touchdown during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13, Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6, and Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a touchdown during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13, Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6, Wide Receiver David Moore #19, and Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a touchdown during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13, Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6, Wide Receiver David Moore #19, and Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a touchdown during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 and Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 and Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers recovers a fumble during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Tight End Payne Durham #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a touchdown run by Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a touchdown run by Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Santa Claus during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Santa Claus during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a turnover during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Pirate ship with holiday lights during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 and Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with fans after the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates after the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Head Coach Todd Bowles and Offensive Line Coach Joe Gilbert of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 and Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Safety Ryan Neal #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Senior Offensive Analyst David Raih and Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 and Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Safety Ryan Neal #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - \ before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Fans before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Offensive Line Coach Joe Gilbert of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Shaquil Barrett #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Honey Vea before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Captain Fear before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver David Moore #19 and Guard Luke Goedeke #67 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 and Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Kicker Chase McLaughlin #4 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 and Cornerback Carlton Davis #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45, Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 and Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Fans during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 and Defensive Lineman Logan Hall #90 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9 and Punter Jake Camarda #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31, Safety Christian Izien #29 and Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31, Safety Christian Izien #29 and Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45, Outside Linebacker Shaquil Barrett #7, Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0, Safety Christian Izien #29 and Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45, Outside Linebacker Shaquil Barrett #7, Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0, Cornerback Dee Delaney #30, Safety Christian Izien #29, Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 and Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 and Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 and Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 and Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 and Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Tight End Payne Durham #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Tight End Payne Durham #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Tight End Payne Durham #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Running Back Rachaad White #1, Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14, Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13, and Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Cornerback Dee Delaney #30 and Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 and Wide Receiver Trey Palmer #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Tight End Ko Kieft #41 and Wide Receiver David Moore #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Fans during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 and Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Guard Nick Leverett #60 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 24, 2023 - Defensive Lineman William Gholston #92 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-12. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Mayfield has spoken before about the Bucs' organizational stability, generally in a big-picture manner. Long-running leaders in key football positions, in-house roster development, player retention, annual contention and a focus on winning. In 2023, he and the Bucs' offense has also enjoyed stability on the field, which has allowed it to develop and begin to peak at the right time. Mayfield has started every game, as have four of his five offensive linemen. The same is true for wideouts Mike Evans and Chris Godwins, running back Rachaad White and tight end Cade Otton.
"Everybody has come together and that's what we've had to do as a team to be able to put these four games in a row," said Mayfield. "We've had a lot of leaders step up, a lot of guys step up and that's what you really look for."
Mayfield has a 110.6 passer rating over the course of the Bucs' four-game winning streak, and is at 96.2 overall, which is good for ninth in the NFL. Statistically, he is essentially putting together the best season of his career. He's been confident since Week One – that's pretty much a defining character of any successful quarterback – but he's become increasingly more comfortable in Dave Canales' system, and it is showing.
"I feel good," said Mayfield. "Yeah, I feel really good about where I'm at, seeing the field. Obviously, playing quarterback, each rep you can take things away from it…continuing to learn and improve on it. So yeah, I think just being in the system for a bit now and getting comfortable with it, that's what happens. Once you get comfortable in the system, you can truly grow and see the improvements and I think that's where we're at right now."
Because Mayfield found – well, chose – stability after a nomadic 2022, he put himself in a position to get his career arc pointed upward again. It has been such a successful pairing between Mayfield and the Buccaneers that he is now considered one of the most pleasant surprises of the 2023 season, to the point that he has entered the discussion for the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year award.
"It's humbling," said Mayfield of being considered for that award, which last year went to another resurgent quarterback who had a career year, Seattle's Geno Smith. "It's an honor. It's kind of a big-picture mindset – if I take a step back and really look at it – of all the things that I've had to weather in the last year. It really speaks volumes to this place right here. To be able to come in and be myself and be the best version of myself, they've allowed me to do that. That's been the best reason."
