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Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield suffered dislocated right thumb in loss to Vikings

Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb in the Buccaneers' loss to the Vikings.

By · Published September 28, 2026  00:27 UTC · Updated September 28, 2026  01:24 UTC

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 8 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 8 distinct news outlets with 8 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 28.
  • Primary Driver: Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb in the Buccaneers' loss to the Vikings.
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The Buccaneers lost to the Vikings 23-16. The injury occurred late in the game.

ESPN reports that Mayfield will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the injury. The Buccaneers' quarterback situation is now uncertain.

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What is the extent of Baker Mayfield's injury?

Coverage does not yet specify the extent of the injury, but an MRI is scheduled to determine the extent of the damage.

What is the Buccaneers' next game?

The Buccaneers' next game is scheduled for October 2 against the Falcons.

What was the score of the Buccaneers' loss to the Vikings?

The Buccaneers lost to the Vikings 23-16.

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