Mayfield plays a lengthy TD drive in just one practice before the season begins, Buccaneers beat Dolphins 24-14

Baker Mayfield impresses in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 24-14 preseason win against Miami Dolphins. Miami Dolphins, showcasing his ability in a single game.

By The Associated Press

Aug 24, 2024 03:00 AM

TAMPA, Fla. —

It only took Baker Mayfield one series to demonstrate to that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers everything they wanted to witness from him during the preseason’s final 24-14 win against Miami Dolphins Miami Dolphins on Friday night.

The quarterback, 29, who returned to his game after taking his team the Bucs through the playoffs last season, he pushed his team’s total to 70 yards in just seven plays following the opening kickoff, which set up Rachaad White’s touchdown run of 4 yards and a 28-yard pass with newcomer Jalen McMillan.

Mayfield who was did not play in Tampa Bay’s initial 2 preseason matches, finished 3-3 for 54 yards, before taking all of the night off. Both teams made use of much of the game to get an in-depth look at their young players still fighting to be on the roster.

Similar to Mayfield, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa only played in one game this preseason following his lead in his team in the NFL in passing yards for 2023. The fifth-year pro who signed a 4-year extension worth $212 million during this offseason, caught five passes with 51 yards, a touchdown and one during Miami’s second preseason game.

Mayfield, who was a Pro Bowl selection for the first time in the last season and had his debut game for the first time after signing a three-year, $100 million deal. He played in 2023 under a one-year four-million dollar deal and threw for a personal best of 444 yards and 28 touchdowns to aid in helping Tampa Bay win a third consecutive NFC South title.

Miami players Tyreek Hill as well as Jaylen Waddle both missed the final preseason game due to injuries that forced them to limit their individual practice as they Dolphins and Bucs conducted an exercise together at Tampa Bay’s training facilities earlier during this week.

Mike White and Skylar Thompson split the time as quarterbacks for the Dolphins While Kyle Trask followed Mayfield and took over the rest of games for Tampa Bay.

Thompson made the touchdown pass of 20 yards towards Hayden Rucci and 1 yard to Kyric McGowan. He completed 19 of 27 passes for 2 TDs, 190 yards and an interception in the fourth quarter.

Trask played 17-24 for 141 yards with no interception. He scored TDs that were 10 yards for Ryan Miller and 2 yards to Tanner Knue.

INJURIES

Miami player Anthony Schwartz was helped off the field during the second quarter, with what appeared to be a knee injury to the left.

UP NEXT

Dolphins The Dolphins will begin with the season on the road against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 8.

Buccaneers Host rookie Jayden Daniels as well as The Washington Commanders in the No. 2 overall draft pick’s debut as a professional on September. 8.

There was Baker Mayfield one series to demonstrate to that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers everything they desired to experience from him during a preseason finale 24-14 win against Miami’s Miami Dolphins on Friday night.The 29-year-old quarterback who revived his career after playing Tampa Bay Bucs into the postseason last season pushed his team’s total to 70 yards in just seven plays following the first kickoff and set the stage for Rachaad White’s touchdown run of 4 yards that was followed by a 28-yard touchdown pass for rookie Jalen McMillan.Mayfield played in the first two Tampa Bay preseason games, finished 3-3 for 54 yards. He then took the remainder of the evening off. Both teams made use of for the majority times to get an extended look at the young players who are still fighting with each other for team spots.Like Mayfield, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa only played in one game during the preseason after having led to the top of the NFL in passing yards during the 2023 season. The fifth-year pro player, who signed an all-year contract extension for $212 million during the summer, made five passes for 50 yards, and scored a touchdown during Miami’s first preseason outing.Mayfield was who was a Pro Bowl selection for the first time in the last season in his first season as a pro, played in his first game after signing an agreement for three years worth of $100 million. He was a part of 2023’s team with a one-year, four-million dollar deal, completing for a personal record of 28,044 yards and a touchdown to assist in helping Tampa Bay win a third consecutive NFC South title.Miami receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle both missed the final preseason game due to injuries that restricted them to practice on their own, as both the Dolphins and Bucs were able to hold a joint practice at Tampa Bay’s facility for training during the week.Mike White and Skylar Thompson were split as quarterbacks for the Dolphins as did Kyle Trask followed Mayfield and took on the rest of the practice for Tampa Bay.Thompson was able to throw scores of up to 20 yards Hayden Rucci and 1 yard to Kyric McGowan. He was 19 of 27 passes for 220 yards, a touchdown and a fourth quarter interception.Trask played 17-for-24 for 141 yards with no interception, which included the TDs of 10 yards for Ryan Miller and 2 yards to Tanner Knue.INJURIESMiami player Anthony Schwartz was helped off the field in the 2nd quarter after what appeared to be a knee injury.UP Next: Dolphins open the regular season with a home game against Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 8. Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 8.Buccaneers host rookie Jayden Daniels and Washington Commanders for the second game of the. 2 overall draft pick’s pro debut Sept. 8.