The Bucs had a phenomenal offensive performance last week, scoring 40 points and defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 40-17 in L.A. This win was a significant statement as they beat a quality team late in the season and put up big numbers against the league’s top scoring defense. Quarterback Baker Mayfield had possibly his best game of the year, earning the NFC Offensive Player Of The Week award for Week 15.
Baker Mayfield Shines In L.A.
Bucs LT Tristan Wirfs and QB Baker Mayfield – Photo by: Jeffrey Jones/PR
Baker Mayfield played a crucial role in the Bucs’ fourth consecutive victory, improving their record to 8-6 this season. He completed 22 of 27 passes for 288 yards and four touchdowns, two of which were caught by Mike Evans, one by Jalen McMillan, and another by Rachaad White.
Mayfield’s passer rating of 135.5 was the highest among all quarterbacks that week. He also led in completion percentage with 81.5% and averaged 10.7 yards per attempt. He even contributed 25 rushing yards on two attempts. Tampa Bay dominated the game against the Chargers, not punting the ball once.
This season has been a standout one for Baker Mayfield, who has stepped up his game since signing a lucrative deal in the offseason. He has already set a career high with 32 touchdowns and ranks third in the league in that category, as well as fourth in passing yards with 3,617. There have been multiple occasions where he has played at an MVP level, with his Week 15 performance being a prime example.
Baker Mayfield now joins Bucs running backs Sean Tucker (Week 6) and Bucky Irving (Week 13) as Tampa Bay players who have won NFC Offensive Player Of The Week this season. He looks forward to facing the Cowboys in his home state of Texas in Week 16 on Sunday Night Football.
