The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons kicked off ' Thursday Night Football ' with an explosive first half, combining for 41 points. The Buccaneers entered halftime with a 24-17 lead, thanks in large part to quarterback Baker Mayfield , who threw three touchdown passes—two of which connected with the ever-reliable Mike Evans . However, Mayfield's most impressive moment came when he delivered what could easily be considered the throw of the year.
On 3rd and goal in the red zone during the Buccaneers' final drive of the half, he threaded the needle through an incredibly tight window, finding former college teammate Sterling Shepard for a stunning touchdown. . @bakermayfield with a DART to @sterl_shep3 🎯 📺: #TBvsATL on @PrimeVideo 🤝: @OU_Football pic.
twitter.com/ONvoVT5qtq Baker Mayfield is enjoying a season brimming with confidence, thriving in a system designed for his success. He continues to demonstrate why he can be a franchise quarterback in the NFL.
Currently, the Buccaneers sit at 3-1 overall, fresh off a win against the Philadelphia Eagles , where their defense struggled. However, a week later, the script was flipped. © Dale Zanine-Imagn Images With the defense facing challenges, the offense has stepped up, keeping the momentum alive as they aim to improve to 4-1 and maintain their position at the top of the NFC South .
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