Baker Mayfield's Week 11 Status Uncertain After Injury

Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is uncertain for Tampa Bay’s Week 11 game against the Detroit Lions after suffering a foot/lower-leg injury in the Week 9 loss to Chicago. During the bye week, he has reportedly been in and out of a walking boot; the injury is not considered long-term, and injured reserve is not currently expected, but he could still miss the game. Mayfield previously missed three games with a dislocated throwing-hand thumb and has struggled since returning, including throwing two interceptions against the Bears, one returned for a touchdown. If Mayfield cannot play, undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels is expected to start. At 3-6, Tampa Bay faces a critical matchup, and Mayfield’s willingness and ability to play through the injury remain unclear.