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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterbak Baker Mayfield was fired up when he ran for a first down in the fourth quarter of their victory against Houston Texans on Monday night and let defense back CJ Gardner-Johnson know about it.
On the third down with approx. 9:22 Back on the clock, Mayfield ran in 16 yards to continue the drive. He and Gardner-Johnson exchanged words before going back to their respective hugs. Unfortunately for the team at that time, the drive would end on a blocked punt. Mayfield was still able to help Buccaneer’s Eke out of a win over Houston and improve to 2-0 a year.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield (6) looks back after running the ball in the second half of a NFL football match against Houston Texans on Monday 15 September 2025 in Houston, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Mayfield’s fiery competitive style did not end when the clock hit triple zeros. He sent a series of photos from the game, leading with a picture of himself and Gardner-Johnson face to face on Instagram.
“Built different. 10 toes down,” he wrote as caption. Gardner-Johnson replied and said, “Boy this sweet but still ringless.”
He talked more about bloating under his media availability with journalists on Wednesday.
“We’re not taking anyone’s—-,” he said via ESPN. “It’s about that.”
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield answers questions during a news conference after the team’s NFL football match against Houston Texans Monday 15 September 2025 in Houston, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Mayfield said he was doing well despite getting some hits and started on long runs during the game.
The veteran has 382 passing yards, five touchdown passes and zero recordings. He also has 72 rushing yards and has taken into account the first six downs with his legs.
Mayfield may be able to party again on Sunday when the team takes on the New York Jets.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield (6) jogging from the field after the first half of a NFL football match against Houston Texans on Monday 15 September 2025 in Houston, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Jets are 0-2 to start the year. They allowed 218 passers -by yards to Aaron Rodgers and Pittsburgh Steelers and 179 transfer yards to Josh Allen and Buffalo Bills. In both matches, Jets allowed at least 30 points.
