Baker Mayfield Injures Throwing Hand in Buccaneers' Loss

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated thumb on his throwing hand during Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter following an interception.

Mayfield was on the ground and heard screaming in pain after the play. The finger bent in an unnatural way, according to reports. He was taken to the Buccaneers' locker room for examination, including X-rays taken at the stadium's medical facility.

Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles confirmed Mayfield's injury post-game, stating, "He'll get an MRI tomorrow just to see exactly what inside is wrong." Further evaluation will determine the extent of any ligament damage and its potential impact on his grip and ability to throw.

Backup quarterback Jalon Daniels finished the final two minutes of the game for the Buccaneers. An undrafted rookie, Daniels was unable to lead a comeback, throwing an interception on the final play of the game. The Buccaneers are currently 0-3 after the loss.

The injury to Mayfield adds to concerns about quarterback health in the league, with reports noting a rise in quarterback injuries across multiple teams this season.