NFL News: Bucs’ Baker Mayfield throws touchdown pass to Tristan Wirfs

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers dug deeper into their playbook against the Arizona Cardinals when Baker Mayfield found offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs for a touchdown in the second quarter.

The 6-foot-5, 320-pound All-Pro tackle reported eligible as the Buccaneers attempted to score on third-and-goal from the 1-yard line. Mayfield took the snap, faked to his running back and began scanning the field. He looked around and found Wirfs wide open.

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It was Wirfs’ first receiving touchdown of his NFL career.

The score was the Buccaneers’ first touchdown of the game. Mayfield was 11-for-15 with 117 passing yards in that time. He started the game despite suffering a shoulder injury last week against the Los Angeles Rams. He sprained the AC joint in his non-throwing shoulder, but managed to endure the pain to play against the Cardinals.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield reacts to a Buccaneers penalty during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Tampa Bay entered the game with an advantage over the Carolina Panthers in the NFC Division even though both teams were 6-5. The Buccaneers were ranked No. 4 entering the week.

The Cardinals were trying to save the season with a disruptive victory. The team has been without Kyler Murray for a few weeks and started with Jacoby Brissett.

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Arizona is 3-8 on the season.