Baker Mayfield shines with 5 TDs, career-high 359 yards in Buccaneers' 48-14 win over Panthers

In a standout performance, Baker Mayfield delivered a career-highlight game in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 48-14 victory over the Panthers in Week 17, tying his career high for touchdown passes in a single game. Mayfield completed 27 of 32 passes for 359 yards, five touchdowns, and zero turnovers, marking his fourth-best completion percentage at 84.4% and setting a new career high in single-game passing yards. This season has been significant for Mayfield, as he has surpassed 4,100 passing yards for the first time since being drafted first overall in 2018, reaching 4,279 yards through 16 games. Additionally, he set a personal best in touchdown passes, with 39, eclipsing his previous record of 28 from 2023.