Mayfield plays a lengthy TD drive in preseason game, Buccaneers beat Dolphins 24-14
Baker Mayfield impresses in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 24-14 preseason win over Miami Dolphins. Miami Dolphins, showcasing his ability in just one series.
By The Associated Press
Aug 24, 2024 03:00 AM
TAMPA, Fla. —
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers needed Baker Mayfield one series to demonstrate to his Tampa Bay Buccaneers everything they wanted to witness from him during an opening-season win, 24-14, against Miami Dolphins Miami Dolphins on Friday night.
The quarterback, 29, who revitalized his career after taking his team the Bucs into the postseason in last season’s campaign, moved his team’s total of 70 yards in seven plays following the opening kickoff, resulting in Rachaad White’s four-yard touchdown run with a 28-yard touchdown pass with newcomer Jalen McMillan.
Mayfield who missed the Tampa Bay’s game of the preseason, finished 3-3 for 54 yards. He then took the remainder of the evening off, as both teams utilized for the majority of the game to get an in-depth look at their young players vying for roster spots.
Similar to Mayfield, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa only played in one game this preseason after being the top player in this year’s NFL in passing yards for 2023. The fifth-year player who signed a 4-year extension for $212 million during the summer, completed five passes for the distance of 51 yards with a touchdown during Miami’s first preseason outing.
Mayfield who was who was a Pro Bowl selection for the first time in the last season He played for his first game after signing a three-year, $100 million deal. He was a player in 2023 under an one-year, $4 million contract with a personal best throw of 28,044 yards and 4,044 yards to assist Tampa Bay win a third consecutive NFC South title.
Miami Receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle both missed the final game of the preseason due to injuries that restricted their individual practice time and they Dolphins and Bucs took part in a joint workout at Tampa Bay’s training facilities earlier during the week.
Mike White and Skylar Thompson shared quarterback duties for the Dolphins The Dolphins had Skylar Thompson as their quarterback, and Mike White was the backup. Kyle Trask followed Mayfield and was the only player to play the entire football in Tampa Bay.
Thompson was able to throw the touchdown pass of 20 yards towards Hayden Rucci and 1 yard to Kyric McGowan. He completed 19-27 for 220 yards, a touchdown and an interception in the fourth quarter.
Trask completed 17-24 for 140 yards with no interception and scored touchdowns with 10 yards each to Ryan Miller and 2 yards to Tanner Knue.
INJURIES
Miami player Anthony Schwartz was helped off the field during the second quarter, with what appeared to be a knee injury in the left.
UP NEXT
Dolphins Start with the season on the road against Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 8.
Buccaneers They will host rookie Jayden Daniels as well as his fellow Washington Commanders in the No. 2 overall draft pick’s pro debut Sept. 8.
The Buccaneers needed Baker Mayfield one series to demonstrate to his Tampa Bay Buccaneers everything they desired to experience from him in a preseason finale 24-14 win against Miami Miami Dolphins on Friday night.The 29-year-old quarterback who revived his career after playing the Bucs to playoffs last year, took his team to 70 yards in just seven plays following the kickoff that opened the game which set up Rachaad White’s touchdown of four yards along with a 28-yard touchdown pass for rookie Jalen McMillan.Mayfield played in Tampa Bay’s initial two preseason games, finished 3-3 for 54 yards. He then took all of the night off, as both teams utilized the majority of the time to look at their young players struggling with each other for team spots.Like Mayfield, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa only played in one game during the preseason following his lead in this season in the NFL in passing yards in 2023. The fifth-year pro who signed a 4-year, $212 million extension during the offseason completed five passes he attempted with a score of 51 yards during the Dolphins’ second preseason outing.Mayfield was the Pro Bowl selection for the first time in the last season and was playing in his first game after signing a three-year, $100 million contract. He was a player in 2023 on the one-year, $4 million contract with a career-high 444 yards and 28 touchdowns to assist Tampa Bay win a third consecutive NFC South title.Miami receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle both missed the final game of the preseason due to injuries that forced them to limit their private practice, as players from the Dolphins and Bucs were able to hold a joint workout at Tampa Bay’s facility for training during the week.Mike White and Skylar Thompson played a split role as quarterbacks for the Dolphins as did Kyle Trask followed Mayfield and was in games for Tampa Bay.Thompson was able to throw scores of up to 20 yards Hayden Rucci and 1 yard to Kyric McGowan. He finished 19 of 27 passes for two touchdowns, 190 yards and an fourth-quarter interception.Trask completed 17 of 24 passes for 141 yards with no interception, with touchdowns of 10 yards to Ryan Miller and 2 yards to Tanner Knue.INJURIESMiami receiver Anthony Schwartz was helped off the field during the second quarter, with what appeared be a knee injury.UP New Dolphins: Start the regular season with a home game against Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 8. Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 8.Buccaneers will host rookie Jayden Daniels as well as the Washington Commanders, who are the no. 2 overall draft pick’s pro debut Sept. 8.