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Baker Mayfield leads late drive as Buccaneers stun Texans in Houston

Baker Mayfield orchestrated a game-winning drive, leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 20-19 victory over the Houston Texans. Despite facing injuries and a strong Texans defense, Mayfield completed 25 of 38 passes for 215 yards and two touchdowns. The Texans struggled offensively, with quarterback C.J. Stroud showing inconsistency, while their defense failed to secure the win in the final moments. This marks Mayfield's first prime-time win with the Buccaneers.
Baker Mayfield leads late drive as Buccaneers stun Texans in Houston
A What happened
Baker Mayfield orchestrated a game-winning drive, leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 20-19 victory over the Houston Texans. Despite facing injuries and a strong Texans defense, Mayfield completed 25 of 38 passes for 215 yards and two touchdowns. The Texans struggled offensively, with quarterback C.J. Stroud showing inconsistency, while their defense failed to secure the win in the final moments. This marks Mayfield's first prime-time win with the Buccaneers.

Key insights

  • 1

    Mayfield's Prime-Time Performance

    Baker Mayfield secured his first prime-time win with the Buccaneers.

  • 2

    Texans' Offensive Struggles

    C.J. Stroud's performance was marked by indecision and inaccuracy.

  • 3

    Buccaneers' Ground Game

    The Buccaneers rushed for 169 yards, contributing to their victory.

Takeaways

The Buccaneers' win highlights both Mayfield's potential and the Texans' ongoing challenges.

Read the full article on ESPN