Turnover-Prone Baker Mayfield Turns Attention to Matchup Against Browns
Mayfield and Tampa Bay seek their first win after three Buccaneers turnovers and a 34-10 Browns loss in Jacksonville.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield faces his former team next week after both the Buccaneers and Cleveland Browns opened their 2026 seasons with losses.
- The Browns traded Mayfield away following the 2021 season after acquiring quarterback Deshaun Watson, but Mayfield has since earned two Pro Bowl nods with the Bucs and signed a $165 million extension.
- On Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, Tampa Bay lost 33-27 to the Cincinnati Bengals as Mayfield completed 23 of 28 passes for 216 yards but lost three fumbles.
- Acknowledging "history there," Mayfield emphasized focusing on corrections, stating "the most important one is the next one." He downplayed the revenge narrative despite the significance of facing Cleveland.
- The 0-1 Buccaneers host the 0-1 Browns following Cleveland's 34-10 loss to Jacksonville, where the Jaguars gained 360 yards against coach Todd Monken's debut and coordinator Mike Rutenberg's defense.
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'Obviously, there's history there': Baker Mayfield not shying away from Browns matchup
After a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals to open the season, Baker Mayfield will have a chance to take on his former team when his Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. While he isn’t exactly leaning into any narratives about revenge, he also isn’t shying away from the conversation, either. During his…
Baker Mayfield Gets Early Praise Ahead of Browns Revenge Game
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened their 2026 season with a disappointing 33-27 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Buccaneers Open Season With Costly Mistakes Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers offense moved the ball effectively at times. However, Tampa Bay’s turnover problems ultimately proved too costly to overcome. Mayfield put the ball on the ground multiple times during Sunday’s road matchup. Those mistakes helped turn a winnable game into an earl…
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