In a high-stakes matchup on Monday Night Football in Week 7, the Baltimore Ravens clashed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Baker Mayfield, the league leader in touchdown passes, wasted no time adding to his impressive stat line by connecting on a TD pass in the opening drive of the game.
However, things quickly took a turn for the worse for Mayfield and the Bucs. A touchdown was nullified due to a holding penalty, forcing them to settle for a field goal. The momentum continued to shift against Tampa Bay when Mayfield threw an interception to Marlon Humphry on the team’s third possession. The interception was witnessed by none other than Peyton Manning, who implored Mayfield to make a better decision and throw the ball away.
The struggles for Mayfield persisted as the Ravens surged ahead with a 14-10 lead. In another ill-fated attempt, Mayfield threw his second interception of the game, once again to Humphry, this time facing what seemed like triple-coverage.
Despite his league-leading touchdown passes, Mayfield’s interception count had ballooned to seven after the game against the Ravens. This put him behind Patrick Mahomes, Jordan Love, and Gardner Minshew in the race for the unwanted title of most interceptions thrown in the league.
Reactions poured in from various football personalities on the sideline of the game. Peyton Manning, a respected figure in the football community, was visibly disappointed by Mayfield’s decision-making. Bill Belichick, known for his strategic prowess, likely had some thoughts on the situation as well. Even Eli Manning, a former Super Bowl MVP, may have had some insight into what went wrong for Mayfield on that fateful night.
As the game unfolded, the interception-prone Mayfield found himself in a precarious position, facing scrutiny from both fans and experts alike. Only time will tell if he can bounce back from this rough outing and reclaim his status as a top quarterback in the league.
