Mayfield and the Buccaneers host Daniels and the Commanders in what could be a prime-time shootout
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Mayfield and the Buccaneers host Daniels and the Commanders in what could be a prime-time shootout

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Todd Bowles as a defensive coach does not want to see the wild-card playoff game between his Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Washington Commanders turn into a high-scoring shootout. The points could come fast and furious when Mayfield and the Buccaneers host standout rookie QB Jayden Daniels and the Commanders on Sunday night in a matchup of two of the NFL’s top-five scoring offenses. Mayfield is in his second season running the Buccaneers’ offense, which averaged nearly 32 points a game during the 6-1 run since the bye week to take the team from 4-6 to division champions again. The Commanders could go to Detroit, LA or Minnesota if they get past Tampa Bay, but with Daniels set for his NFL playoff debut at the site of his first professional game, the focus is one game at a time after he and Quinn helped Washington turn things around from going 4-13 last season. “A lot of people are going to put a lot of emphasis on it because at this point it’s really win or go home,” Daniels said.

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Daniels and Nix will become a rare rookie QB duo to start in the same postseason
1 day, 19 hours ago

Daniels and Nix will become a rare rookie QB duo to start in the same postseason

Associated Press  

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. Washington’s Jayden Daniels and Denver’s Bo Nix are expected to make their playoff debuts on Sunday in a rare case of two rookie starting quarterbacks in the same postseason. This is the fifth time four QBs from the same draft class started in the same postseason with the …

Baker Mayfield’s whatever-it-takes mentality has the Buccaneers chasing bigger goals
3 days, 7 hours ago

Baker Mayfield’s whatever-it-takes mentality has the Buccaneers chasing bigger goals

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Baker Mayfield wanted more yards on one of his several scrambles so he lowered his head, leaned his shoulder forward and rammed into two linebackers. That was the way Mayfield played all season and he put everything on the line in Tampa Bay’s division-clinching 27-19 victory over New Orleans. “He’s one of those quarterbacks that has that …

Commanders coach Dan Quinn says he is ‘not concerned’ about Jayden Daniels’ leg soreness
3 days, 7 hours ago

Commanders coach Dan Quinn says he is ‘not concerned’ about Jayden Daniels’ leg soreness

Associated Press  

Dan Quinn downplayed Jayden Daniels’ leg soreness that led the Washington Commanders coach to take the rookie quarterback out at halftime of the regular-season finale against Dallas, brushing off any worry about the injury lingering into the playoffs. “And I’m actually feeling good on the team’s health, so that’s a good thing when you get to this time of year.” …

Mariota leads playoff-bound Commanders to 23-19 win over Cowboys after replacing Daniels
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4 days, 9 hours ago

Mariota leads playoff-bound Commanders to 23-19 win over Cowboys after replacing Daniels

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jayden Daniels sitting in the second half wasn’t the plan when the playoff-bound Washington Commanders visited the Dallas Cowboys with only seeding at stake. Mariota threw for two scores and ran for a TD after replacing Daniels, who said he was fine with his coach’s decision but later was adamant that they would have had “to drag …

QB Jayden Daniels pulled at halftime with playoff-bound Commanders playing for seeding at Cowboys
4 days, 10 hours ago

QB Jayden Daniels pulled at halftime with playoff-bound Commanders playing for seeding at Cowboys

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jayden Daniels was pulled at halftime of Washington’s regular-season finale at the Dallas Cowboys, with the Commanders locked into the playoffs and headed for either the sixth or seventh seed. Marcus Mariota took over under center for the first Washington possession after halftime and quickly led the Commanders the game’s first touchdown after they had just 64 …

Baker Mayfield and the Bucs take a 4-game winning streak into a meeting with Cowboys
3 weeks ago

Baker Mayfield and the Bucs take a 4-game winning streak into a meeting with Cowboys

Hindustan Times  

Tampa Bay at Dallas HT Image Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC BetMGM NFL Odds: Buccaneers by 4 1/2. Britt and S Mike Edwards will be evaluated as the week progresses.. Cowboys rookie C Cooper Beebe could clear concussion protocol after missing last week's game. … Evans needs eight catches for 251 yards over the next three games to extend his …

Baker Mayfield throws for 3 TDs, Bucs take over 1st in NFC South with 28-13 win over Raiders
1 month ago

Baker Mayfield throws for 3 TDs, Bucs take over 1st in NFC South with 28-13 win over Raiders

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — The surging Tampa Bay Buccaneers are back over.500, a fourth straight NFC South title within reach. Rachaad White scored on a 5-yard reception and a 3-yard run for the Bucs, who pulled away in the second half after the Raiders lost quarterback Aidan O’Connell to a knee injury that coach Antonio Pierce said “doesn’t look good.” O’Connell …

Buccaneers and 49ers are aiming to shrug off so-so starts and make strong second-half runs
2 months ago

Buccaneers and 49ers are aiming to shrug off so-so starts and make strong second-half runs

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Baker Mayfield says he would gladly sacrifice some personal success for a few more victories. “So it’s about winning for me.” The 49ers, who are coming off a bye and activated star running back Christian McCaffery from injured reserve on Saturday, are looking to win consecutive games for the first time this season. “He’s one of the …

Jayden Daniels’ Hail Mary throw is latest example that these Commanders won’t flinch
2 months, 1 week ago

Jayden Daniels’ Hail Mary throw is latest example that these Commanders won’t flinch

New York Times  

— The shouts let Jayden Daniels recognize a miracle had occurred. “That’s how I knew.” Left guard Nick Allegretti was amid “chaos” some 70 yards away from the far end zone — “trying to hit somebody in a different color jersey to give Jayden a shot” — when Daniels’ Hail Mary heave fell from the sky. “I didn’t know who …

Daniels' Status for Commanders vs. Bears Uncertain as He Practices
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Daniels' Status for Commanders vs. Bears Uncertain as He Practices

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Jayden Daniels is expected to be a game-time decision for the Washington Commanders when they host the Chicago Bears on Sunday due to a rib injury. The reigning Heisman Trophy winner and AP Offensive Rookie of the Year favorite has thrown for 1,410 yards, ran for 372 and been responsible for 10 touchdowns through five-plus games. However, the Commanders need …

Daniels' Injury Could Impact QB Showdown vs. Williams
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Daniels' Injury Could Impact QB Showdown vs. Williams

Associated Press  

The matchup between the Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders will feature a quarterback selected with the first pick in the draft against one taken second. No. 1 pick Caleb Williams leads the Bears into his homecoming at Washington rolling along with three consecutive wins, while the Commanders are unsure if Daniels or journeyman Marcus Mariota will start Sunday.

Jayden Daniels shines again as Commanders beat floundering Browns: Key takeaways
3 months ago

Jayden Daniels shines again as Commanders beat floundering Browns: Key takeaways

New York Times  

NFL Week 5 live updates: Latest scores, highlights, analysis, observations and more By Ben Standig, Zac Jackson and Cale Clinton Sunday was a tale of two quarterbacks as the Washington Commanders dominated the Cleveland Browns 34-13. Sign Up Daniels passes the eye test Daniels’ final numbers were rather ordinary — he finished 14-of-25 passing for 238 yards with one TD …

Rookie Jayden Daniels nearly flawless for Commanders in 38-33 win over Bengals
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rookie Jayden Daniels nearly flawless for Commanders in 38-33 win over Bengals

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Jayden Daniels stood in the pocket against an all-out blitz, took a hit from Bengals safety Geno Stone and launched a perfect ball toward Terry McLaurin in the corner of the end zone. “He’s a real cool customer, and he’s got a real poise about him,” Washington coach Dan Quinn said of his quarterback. Daniels’ first career touchdown …

Mayfield-led Buccaneers sputter offensively in 26-7 loss to previously winless Broncos
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mayfield-led Buccaneers sputter offensively in 26-7 loss to previously winless Broncos

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Todd Bowles rejected the notion that a 26-7 loss to the Denver Broncos was a wakeup call for his Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They just beat us,” the coach said after Sunday’s loss spoiled the team’s bid to begin a season with three consecutive wins for the first time since 2005. “They beat us, and we have to …

It’s early, but 3-time defending NFC South champion Buccaneers are off to another strong start
3 months, 3 weeks ago

It’s early, but 3-time defending NFC South champion Buccaneers are off to another strong start

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are off to another strong start, though coach Todd Bowles understandably is playing down the significance of being 2-0 for a fourth straight season. “It’s a new season, still have a lot of games left,” quarterback Baker Mayfield said after Sunday’s 20-16 road win over the Detroit Lions, who defeated Tampa Bay twice …

Commanders improve to 1-1 despite their offense getting off to a bit of a false start
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Commanders improve to 1-1 despite their offense getting off to a bit of a false start

Associated Press  

The second game of Jayden Daniels’ NFL career delivered his first victory as quarterback of the Washington Commanders. “Luckily, those are things that we can control, so we can get that corrected,” said running back Austin Ekeler, one of more than 30 new players on Washington’s 53-man roster. We can’t be doing this to ourselves, especially in the red zone.” …

Baker Mayfield and Buccaneers rout Commanders 37-20 to spoil Jayden Daniels’ debut
4 months ago

Baker Mayfield and Buccaneers rout Commanders 37-20 to spoil Jayden Daniels’ debut

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are indisputably Baker Mayfield’s team. Evans caught two TD passes, and Godwin and rookie Jalen McMillan each scored once for the Bucs, whose defense stymied Daniels and the Commanders’ offense despite beginning the game without two injured starters and losing three cornerbacks along the way. “I think we have the potential to be …

Jayden Daniels looks the part as Washington’s starting QB as he prepares for his NFL debut
4 months, 1 week ago

Jayden Daniels looks the part as Washington’s starting QB as he prepares for his NFL debut

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Jayden Daniels put a smile on his coach’s face with a simple request. “Jayden has that mindset to him.” It was the latest example of the Washington Commanders’ rookie face of the franchise looking the part as their starting quarterback ahead of his NFL debut Sept. 8 at Tampa Bay. “It’s not going to be a finished …

Mayfield throws for 337 yards and 3 TDs to lead Buccaneers to 32-9 NFC wild-card rout of Eagles
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Mayfield throws for 337 yards and 3 TDs to lead Buccaneers to 32-9 NFC wild-card rout of Eagles

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — All Baker Mayfield and the resurgent Tampa Bay Buccaneers wanted was an opportunity to make some noise in the playoffs. Their 32-9 wild-card playoff victory over Jalen Hurts and the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night guaranteed they’ll have another. Mayfield threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns, and Tampa Bay’s defense never allowed Hurts …

Otton hauls in 11-yard scoring pass with 31 seconds left. Bucs beat Falcons 29-25
1 year ago

Otton hauls in 11-yard scoring pass with 31 seconds left. Bucs beat Falcons 29-25

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Baker Mayfield knew the Falcons would be devoting plenty of attention to Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. It didn’t go great the whole game, but we believed and we fought.” With a chance to put together their first three-game winning streak since 2019 and, more important, move a big step toward their first playoff appearance in six seasons, …

Buccaneers top Vikings 20-17 as Baker Mayfield finishes strong in his debut
1 year, 3 months ago

Buccaneers top Vikings 20-17 as Baker Mayfield finishes strong in his debut

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The grit Baker Mayfield showed Tampa Bay down the stretch of his debut sure outweighed the rough start. Mayfield recovered to throw two touchdown passes without a turnover, and the Buccaneers beat Minnesota 20-17 in the season opener after three first-half turnovers by the Vikings on Sunday. The Buccaneers, with seven starters left from the 2020 Super Bowl …

Bucs have their swagger back on defense after another dominating performance
2 years, 3 months ago

Bucs have their swagger back on defense after another dominating performance

New York Times  

NEW ORLEANS — A late, largely meaningless touchdown by the Saints spoiled it, but when Buccaneers safety Mike Edwards picked off Saints quarterback Jameis Winston and returned it for a score in the fourth quarter Sunday afternoon, Tampa Bay’s defense had scored as many points as it had allowed in almost two entire games to start the season. “Apparently we …

Brady, Bucs, end playoffs for Saints, Brees, 30-20
3 years, 11 months ago

Brady, Bucs, end playoffs for Saints, Brees, 30-20

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Tom Brady’s best game in three tries against New Orleans kept the Buccaneers moving on in the NFL playoffs, and has Saints quarterback Drew Brees headed home — perhaps for good. Brady and the Bucs’ offense turned three of four Saints turnovers into touchdowns and Tampa Bay beat New Orleans 30-20 in the divisional round of the …

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