NFL news: Bucs’ Baker Mayfield throws TD pass to Tristan Wirfs

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers dug deeper into their playbook against the Arizona Cardinals as Baker Mayfield found offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs for a touchdown in the second quarter.

The 6-foot-5, 320-pound All-Pro tackle was declared eligible as the Buccaneers attempted to score on 3rd and goal from the one-yard line. Mayfield took the snap, faked it to his running back and began scanning the field. He looked around and found Wirfs wide open.

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It was Wirfs’ first touchdown of his NFL career.

The score was the Buccaneers’ first touchdown of the game. Mayfield was 11 of 15 with 117 passing yards at this point. He started the game despite suffering a shoulder injury last week against the Los Angeles Rams. He sprained the AC joint in his non-throwing shoulder, but managed to smile and endure the pain to play against the Cardinals.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield reacts to a Buccaneers penalty during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Tampa Bay entered the game with a lead over the Carolina Panthers for the NFC division despite both teams being 6-5. The Buccaneers were ranked No. 4 entering the week.

The Cardinals were trying to salvage the season with a disruptive victory. The team has been without Kyler Murray for a few weeks and started Jacoby Brissett.

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Arizona is 3-8 this season.