Baker Mayfield's Injury Updates, McMillan Shines Among Rookies

Baker Mayfield's Injury Updates, McMillan Shines Among Rookies

The NFC landscape is shifting as key players navigate injuries and impressive rookie performances. Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield is sidelined with a sprained AC joint, relying on backup Teddy Bridgewater if pain management becomes an issue. Meanwhile, Panthers rookie WR Tetairoa McMillan is making waves with standout statistics, despite being critical of his performance. The Falcons face fines for player conduct, and Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving ha…

NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Tetairoa McMillan, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

Buccaneers Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield didn’t practice on Wednesday after suffering a sprained AC joint in Week 12. Mayfield admitted there’s a significant amount of pain but it’s just about how well he can tolerate it.  “It’s there. Decreasing, for sure,” Mayfield said, via Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. “It’s pain tolerance and management at that point. See how it goes through the week and go from there.” Mayfield went through something …