Baker Mayfield: Loss stings because we're 0-2, not because it was to Browns
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Key Points:
- Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was eager to face his former team, the Browns, in Week 2 of the 2026 season but the Buccaneers lost 23-19 after relinquishing a 10-point lead in the third quarter.
- The game featured a lengthy weather delay in the fourth quarter while the Buccaneers were driving, which disrupted their momentum and contributed to their inability to score.
- Mayfield expressed frustration over the loss, emphasizing that the sting was greater because the Buccaneers are now 0-2 on the season.
- Despite limiting turnovers compared to Week 1, the Buccaneers struggled with red zone efficiency and had several quick punts in the second half, allowing the Browns to stay competitive.
- The Buccaneers need to improve their offensive consistency quickly, or Mayfield risks losing his starting role before his contract extension begins next year.
