Baker Mayfield leaves game after writhing in pain on turf in Tampa Bay when thumb on throwing hand injured
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Key Points:
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated thumb on his throwing hand during a fourth-quarter interception against the Minnesota Vikings.
- Mayfield left the game for medical evaluation, including an X-ray and an MRI scheduled to determine the extent of ligament damage and whether surgery is needed.
- If surgery is required, Mayfield could face a minimum four-game absence on injured reserve, significantly impacting the Buccaneers' season.
- Backup quarterback Jalon Daniels played the final minutes but was unable to lead a comeback, throwing an interception on the game's last play.
- The Buccaneers currently hold a 0-3 record and face challenges ahead, especially if Mayfield's injury sidelines him for an extended period.
