{
  "id": 16670250,
  "title": "Baker Mayfield on how Buccaneers exploded for blowout win over Panthers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/baker-mayfield-on-how-buccaneers-exploded-for-blowout-win-over",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-26T22:35:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/baker-mayfield-buccaneers-exploded-blowout-223530668.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured a dominant 43-13 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, showcasing their strongest outing of the season. Quarterback Baker Mayfield, returning to the lineup after missing three games, threw just 11 passes for 64 yards during his revenge game against his former team.\n\nMayfield attributed the Buccaneers' offensive explosion to time and cohesion among the team's players. He explained that earlier in the week, the team discussed issues with the passing game not clicking, but they gradually improved. Additionally, Mayfield highlighted the importance of offensive line units getting on the same page and Zac Robinson's schemes finding success.\n\nThe Buccaneers amassed a season-high 258 rushing yards, with contributions from three running backs: Bucky Irving (106 yards and two touchdowns), Kenneth Gainwell (88 yards on five carries), and Sean Tucker (52 yards and a touchdown). Mayfield emphasized the significance of this win, stating it not only checks off their next divisional opponent but also boosts their playoff hopes. The Buccaneers are currently 2-5, but their playoff aspirations have been reignited, especially since the Panthers and Atlanta Falcons are both 3-4. Tampa Bay will face the Falcons next week at home, presenting a crucial opportunity to further narrow the gap in the NFC South standings.",
  "summary": "Baker Mayfield details how the Tampa Bay Buccaneers exploded for a blowout win over the Carolina Panthers in their 43-13 victory.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}