Baker Mayfield dislocates thumb in loss to Vikings; Bucs await MRI results
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost to the Minnesota Vikings 23-16, with quarterback Baker Mayfield suffering a dislocated right thumb during the game. The loss dropped Tampa Bay to 0-3 for the season. Mayfield avoided a more serious injury, and Coach Bowles discussed both the team's winless start and the quarterback's status following the defeat.
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The story so far
2 developments- Sep 27Baker Mayfield injury leaves Buccaneers awaiting answers after loss to Vikings
- Sep 28Bucs fans hopeful as Baker Mayfield faces weeks on sidelines with dislocated thumb
Who covered each development
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1 viewpointBaker Mayfield is expected to miss at least 3 weeks after dislocating his right thumb
Baker Mayfield dislocates thumb on throwing hand and winless Buccaneers await results of MRI
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6 viewpointsBucs fans hopeful as Baker Mayfield faces weeks on sidelines with dislocated thumb
Bucs' Baker Mayfield avoids thumb fracture, will still be out for weeks, Todd Bowles says
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4 viewpointsBucs provide Baker Mayfield injury update as team set to play undrafted rookie at quarterback
Baker Mayfield suffers dislocated thumb as Buccaneers’ nightmare start worsens
Baker Mayfield leaves game after writhing in pain on turf in Tampa Bay when thumb on throwing hand injured