Baker Mayfield leaves game after writhing in pain on turf in Tampa Bay when thumb on throwing hand injured
Baker Mayfield left screaming in pain after his thumb bent gruesomely on a fourth-down interception, sending him to the locker room for X-rays.
TL;DR
- Baker Mayfield injured his throwing hand's thumb during a fourth-down interception.
- He was seen screaming in pain on the field and later left for X-rays.
- Coach Todd Bowles confirmed a dislocated thumb, with an MRI to determine the extent of the injury.
- Potential ligament damage and the need for surgery are being evaluated.
- If surgery is required, Mayfield could face a four-game stint on injured reserve.
- Backup Jalon Daniels finished the game for the Buccaneers, who are now 0-3.
- Daniels threw an interception on the final play, failing to secure a comeback win.