Baker Mayfield didn’t actual revenge on his former group within the Bucs’ loss to the Browns on Sunday.
Mayfield went 21 of 34 for 182 yards, one landing and one interception whereas getting sacked 3 times in Tampa Bay’s 23-19 loss.
The Bucs kicked discipline objectives on their first two possessions, however the Browns started turning the tide after they intercepted Mayfield late within the first quarter on a cross to Ted Hurst III.
“It’s no excuse, however I form of had a little bit little bit of a sweaty ball,” Mayfield mentioned. “At that time, if I can’t put the ball in an ideal place on the sideline, as a result of the throw is there, the man’s bought depth, however he’s not all the way in which to the sideline…simply sucks.”
The Browns’ protection compelled Mayfield to overlook a number of targets, making for an unsightly efficiency from the previous first general decide. Tampa Bay was driving when a prolonged climate delay stalled the fourth quarter, they usually couldn’t execute when play resumed over two hours later.
When the 2026 schedule was launched in June, Mayfield mentioned he’d had the sport towards the Browns circled. But, on Sunday, he emphasised that the loss damage as a result of it sunk the Bucs to 0-2, not due to who beat them.
“It simply stings extra as a result of we’re 0-2,” Mayfield mentioned.
“Pissed off as a result of it’s shut,” he continued. “You’ll be able to really feel it. You’ll be able to see it. We’re transferring the ball at instances, after which simply taking pictures ourselves within the foot. So, that makes it extra irritating when you realize you’re proper there.”
Mayfield signed a brand new three-year, $165 million contract extension with the Bucs earlier this month that kicks in subsequent 12 months and retains him in Tampa Bay by the 2029 season.
