Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield ripped on the officials after the loss to the Lions and is sure to get fined.

So how did Mayfield finally find his place in the NFL? Has anything changed beyond the fact that he's now winning more? Let's take a look back at the long and winding journey that Mayfield took to get to where he is today— in the MVP conversation.

Lake Travis and Westlake, who renew their rivalry Friday night at Chaparral Stadium, have produced a fair share of players who have succeeded in college and in the pros.

Detroit put together a dominant defensive showing against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a convincing 24-9 victory, holding Tampa Bay to just 252 total yards and nine points -- the third-lowest total for the Buccaneers under Baker Mayfield in his three years as their starting quarterback.

The Lions were able to get back into the end zone midway through the second quarter, as Jahmyr Gibbs burst 78 yards for a score to give them a two-score advantage. Gibbs had a massive game for the Lions, contributing both on the ground and as a receiver.

Baker Mayfield has called out the officiating after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 24-9 loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football. Having jumped out the blocks to a 5-1 record through

The Lions enter this game at 4-2 now, and need to get back in the win column to compete in the races for the NFC North and seeding in the NFC playoffs in general. Tampa won by a somewhat comfortable margin for the first time all year last week,

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Baker Mayfield spoke to the media after the Bucs' game against the Detroit Lions in Week 7 of the 2025 NFL Season. QB Mayfield discussed how much WR Mike Evans means to the team,