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

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

The 6-foot-5, 320-pound All-Pro tackle reported as eligible when the Buccaneers attempted to score on 3rd-and-goal from the 1-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 first Buccaneers touchdown of the game. Mayfield was 11-of-15 with 117 passing yards in that stretch. 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 grind through 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 the lead over the Carolina Panthers for the NFC Division despite both teams being 6-5. The Buccaneers were ranked as the No. 4 seed entering the week.

The Cardinals tried to save the season with an upset win. The team has been without Kyler Murray for a few weeks and started Jacoby Brissett.

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Arizona is 3-8 on the season.