Baker Mayfield’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a wonderful story this NFL postseason. We can’t let that get lost in the shuffle of the Philadelphia Eagles’ collapse.
A former No. 1 overall pick, cast off by one of the league’s most inept organizations, taking his new team to the divisional round? What a redemption arc for Mayfield, the steadying force that has the Buccaneers on the verge of another NFC title game appearance.
In a new video from NFL Films, we got more insight into Mayfield’s joy on the field after Tampa Bay upset the Eagles in Monday night’s wild-card game. After launching a bomb downfield to Chris Godwin for the game-icing touchdown, Mayfield’s first reaction was to yell an underrated meme at his receiver.
He’s just like us, folks!
"He's down there somewhere."
Baker's at his most dangerous when he's having fun 😂 @Buccaneers pic.twitter.com/yKV6zO4OIp
— NFL Films (@NFLFilms) January 16, 2024
Indeed, Godwin was “down there somewhere,” as an elated Mayfield joked. Give your playmakers a shot, and chances are they’ll come through for you. The Buccaneers should carry this sort of carefree attitude into Detroit this weekend. It might be the catalyst for an even deeper playoff run.
Twitter loved the video of a mic'd-up Mayfield celebrating with Godwin
Super-secret audible at the line: “Be ready, Chris.” This is great: https://t.co/e1b1D22GMo
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) January 16, 2024
The revival of Baker Mayfield is here, and it's glorious. https://t.co/pwH2FhgiUB
— Tyler Dunne (@TyDunne) January 17, 2024
The Baker is cooking 🔥🔥🔥#GoBucs #LFB https://t.co/7rTmjyhlRO pic.twitter.com/vYt0FNE0OI
— Stuart Anderson (@stuarty1973) January 17, 2024
Bro really yelled out "Be ready, Chris" at the line😂 https://t.co/kTYqwQYrzE
— James Yarcho (@JYarcho_BUCS) January 17, 2024
I would run through a wall for that guy….holy crap dude. That dude is infectious. https://t.co/nwRkPuIy6B
— The PewterCast (@ThePewterCast) January 16, 2024
I’m fully on the Bucs and Baker bandwagon for the rest of the playoffs https://t.co/appQBDhNKp
— Josh (@90_Joshb) January 16, 2024
The “Be ready Chris” is what makes this play an example of brains and chemistry by both players instead of just dumb luck. https://t.co/6ytTEaFgF0
— Kristian Largent (@KG_Largent) January 17, 2024
Line up fans, we have to keep Baker happy!! (And healthy!) https://t.co/4lVtsuDXip
— sjfolsom (@SheilaFolsom) January 17, 2024
My QB https://t.co/p3Yxl7pMZc pic.twitter.com/m1w1AcwBKb
— 𝙳𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚟𝚘𝚗 (@KeiserDonavon) January 17, 2024
