Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to a three-year, $165 million extension in early September 2026, securing the 31-year-old through 2029 after back-to-back NFC South titles and strong prior production. Through three games in 2026, however, Mayfield has thrown just two passing touchdowns on 61-of-96 passing for 615 yards while posting an 80.0 rating, with the offense managing only single-digit scoring outputs. A dislocated right thumb sustained in Week 3 has sidelined him for at least three weeks, shifting starts to rookie Jalon Daniels and further capping volume. Historical context includes 41 touchdowns in 2024 and 26 in 2025, but early inefficiency, offensive line and receiver injuries, and the abbreviated schedule now shape expectations for his full-season total.