Baker Mayfield has thrown just two passing touchdowns through three games for the 0-4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with the team ranking near the bottom of the league in scoring and passing efficiency. A dislocated right thumb suffered in Week 3 has sidelined the 31-year-old for at least three weeks and possibly longer, with no ligament or tendon damage confirmed but recovery dependent on regaining grip strength; he avoided injured reserve, keeping open a potential Week 7 return against Carolina. The Buccaneers’ offensive line has allowed a league-high 16 sacks, and the offense has leaned more on the run game amid Mayfield’s early inefficiency. His upcoming schedule features a short week at Dallas, followed by Pittsburgh, Carolina, Atlanta, and Chicago before the Week 10 bye, limiting opportunities even if he returns on schedule. Prior seasons saw Mayfield post 41 and 26 touchdown passes, but the current injury and team context constrain volume for the remainder of the 17-game slate.