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The quarter-back of the Buccaneers of Tampa Bay, Baker Mayfield, was launched when he ran for a first try in the fourth quarter of their victory against the Texans of Houston on Monday evening and prompted the defensive back CJ Gardner-Johnson to learn more.
In third drop with around 9:22 to play, Mayfield ran out of 16 yards to continue the journey. He and Gardner-Johnson exchanged words before returning to their respective heaps. Unfortunately for the team at the time, the reader would end on a blocked clearance of clearance. Mayfield was still able to help the Buccaneers release a victory over Houston and improve 2-0 over the year.
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Baker Mayfield (6) by Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns after having run the ball in the second half of an NFL football match against Houston Texans on Monday, September 15, 2025, in Houston, Texas. (AP photo / Eric Gay)
Mayfield’s fierce competitive style did not end when the clock struck Triple Zeroes. He published a series of photos of the game, leading with a photo of himself and Gardner-Johnson face to face on Instagram.
“Built different. 10 toes,” he wrote as legend. Gardner-Johnson replied, saying: “Boy also cute but still without ring.”
He spoke more of the thrust during his media availability with journalists on Wednesday.
“We do not take any s —“, he said, via ESPN. “That’s almost everything.”
The Baker Mayfield of Tampa Bay Buccaneers answers questions at a press conference after the team’s football match of the team against Houston Texans on Monday September 15, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (AP photo / Eric Gay)
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Mayfield said he felt good despite strokes and take off long races during the match.
The veteran has 382 yards by the pass, five passes of touch and zero interceptions. He also has 72 yards on the ground and represented first six downs with his legs.
Mayfield could be able to feast on Sunday when the team faces New York Jets.
Baker Mayfield (6) by Tampa Bay Buccaneers, after the first half of an NFL football match against Houston Texans, Monday, September 15, 2025, in Houston, Texas. (AP photo / Eric Gay)
The jets are 0-2 to start the year. They granted 218 yards by the pass to Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers of Pittsburgh and 179 yards passing by Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. In both games, the jets granted at least 30 points.
