Mayfield practices with sore ribs, plans to start Buccaneers' must-win finale against Panthers
Baker Mayfield’s sore ribs won’t stop the Tampa Bay quarterback from trying to help the Buccaneers clinch a division title and playoff berth in Sunday’s regular-season finale at Carolina
By FRED GOODALL
Published - Jan 05, 2024, 03:22 PM ET
Last Updated - Jan 05, 2024, 03:22 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield’s sore ribs won’t stop the Tampa Bay quarterback from trying to help the Buccaneers clinch a division title and playoff berth in Sunday’s regular-season finale at Carolina.
Mayfield, injured when he took a late hit in the closing minutes of last week’s 23-13 home loss to New Orleans, practiced Friday and plans to start against the Panthers, who stand between the Bucs and a third straight NFC South championship.
“He’s full-go. He’ll be ready to go on Sunday,” coach Todd Bowles said. “I expect him to be the same as he always was.”
In addition to clinching the division, a victory over Carolina (2-14) would send the Bucs (8-8) into the playoffs as the No. 4 seed in the NFC.
