Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) was removed from the injury report and will play in Week 14 against the Saints.
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Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) was removed from the injury report and will play in Week 14 against the Saints.Just one week ago, Mayfield's availability was in question. He played through the AC joint in his non-throwing shoulder last week, albeit in pain, but he is once again ready to roll for game day. The Buccaneers' quarterback practiced fully on consecutive days to close the week. He can be treated as a borderline QB1/2. Unfortunately, WR Mike Evans (collarbone) and WR Jalen McMillan (neck) will not play.
Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles said Mike Evans (collarbone) will not play in Week 14 against the Saints.Simply put, Evans isn't ready to return from the injury that sidelined him in Week 7. The veteran receiver saw his 21-day return window open this weekend and was able to log a limited week of practice, but he'll need at least one more week before returning to the field. That said, with a short turnaround to prepare for a Thursday night game against the Falcons, it's possible Evans could miss Week 15's matchup as well. The Buccaneers' passing game has struggled without Evans, as Baker Mayfield has thrown for 200-plus yards just once in his last five games while managing only five touchdown passes to two interceptions.
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Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) was limited on Wednesday.Mayfield made it through Week 13, but his non-throwing-shoulder injury is negatively impacting him. Fortunately, he faces the Saints in Week 14. With WR Mike Evans (collarbone) and WR Jalen McMillan (neck) practicing once again, Mayfield could steady himself as a low-end QB1.