Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield shared his initial fear when he hurt his ankle in the Carolina Panthers game.

Dec 1, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) looks to pass as Carolina Panthers linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (7) pressures in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images / Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

This was a far cry from last week for Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield. After playing perhaps his best game as a Buccaneer in Week 12 against the Giants, Mayfield was hurt and ineffective for much of this week’s game against the Panthers,