On Sunday night at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Bay faced the Minnesota Vikings in a tightly contested matchup. Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, attempting a fourth‑down pass in the final minutes, was intercepted and then suffered a painful injury to his throwing hand.

Injury details

After the interception, Mayfield was seen on the field clutching his thumb and screaming in obvious distress. Head coach Todd Bowles confirmed that Mayfield had dislocated the thumb on his dominant hand. “He’ll get an MRI tomorrow to see exactly what’s wrong inside,” Bowles said, noting that the scan would determine whether ligament damage had occurred and how it might affect Mayfield’s grip moving forward.

Immediate impact

Mayfield left the field and walked to the Buccaneers’ locker room for an on‑site X‑ray at the stadium’s medical facility. With the starter unavailable, the team turned to rookie backup Jalon Daniels for the final two minutes of play. Daniels, an undrafted free agent who earned a roster spot as a surprise, was unable to spark a comeback, throwing an interception on the game’s final play.

Team outlook

The loss dropped Tampa Bay to 0‑3 on the season, raising concerns about the quarterback situation if Mayfield’s injury proves serious. The Buccaneers will assess the MRI results before deciding on Mayfield’s short‑term availability and whether additional medical treatment or a longer recovery period is needed.

What’s next for the Buccaneers

Coach Bowles emphasized that the team will continue to evaluate Mayfield’s condition while preparing Daniels and other depth players for upcoming games. The Buccaneers remain focused on improving their offensive execution and protecting the ball, hoping to reverse the early‑season slide.

Fans are encouraged to stay tuned for updates on Mayfield’s health and the team’s roster decisions as the season progresses.

Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.