Baker Mayfield Says Buccaneers Are Ready to 'Shock' People in 2026
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield thinks his team will exceed expectations in their upcoming NFL season.
Baker Mayfield, the quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is optimistic about his team's potential to exceed preseason expectations in 2026. Although the Buccaneers finished the 2025 regular season with an 8-9 record and missed the playoffs, Mayfield is confident in his squad's abilities. The team will kick off their 2026 campaign with a Week 1 road game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Mayfield believes this opening game will be beneficial for the team, as it allows them to face a challenging opponent. On Tuesday, Mayfield expressed his excitement about the season, stating that he anticipates shocking many people with the Buccaneers' performance in 2026. He emphasized that he cannot ignore the doubters, as they are prevalent in the media landscape.
Despite battling through significant injury issues throughout the 2025 season, Mayfield managed to complete 3,693 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, maintaining a completion rate of 63.2% of his pass attempts. The Buccaneers will face the Kansas City Chiefs in the next preseason matchup on Saturday.
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