Coverage dated September 30, 2026

Bucs Bonus: Daniels takes over offense while Mayfield heals ahead of Week 4

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' season has taken another major turn. After falling 23-16 to the Minnesota Vikings, the Bucs will now have to move forward without Baker Mayfield, who suffered a thumb injury late in the game.

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  1. FOX 13 Tampa

    Bucs turn to rookie QB Jalon Daniels in Mayfield's absence (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    Sunday will be a day Jalon Daniels has only ever dreamt about. "This is a dream come true," Daniels said. "Obviously, your first start, you get one first start. You don’t do it twice." Tampa Bay quarterback change After starting quarterback Baker Mayfield dislocated the thumb on his throwing hand in…

  2. WFLA

    Bucs Bonus: Daniels takes over offense while Mayfield heals ahead of Week 4 (opens WFLA)

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    WFLA's feed description

    The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' season has taken another major turn. After falling 23-16 to the Minnesota Vikings, the Bucs will now have to move forward without Baker Mayfield, who suffered a thumb injury late in the game.

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