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Buccaneers 0-3 start, Mayfield injury deepen struggles
Buccaneers start 0-3 with Mayfield injury after historic 12-game losing streak.
In brief
Buccaneers start 0-3 with Mayfield injury after historic 12-game losing streak. Buccaneers begin 2026 season 0-3 with Baker Mayfield's dislocated thumb injury after a 12-game losing streak. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Buccaneers start 0-3
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers begin the 2026 season 0-3 after a 12-game losing streak.
Mayfield injury complicates season
Baker Mayfield left Sunday's loss with a dislocated thumb, raising concerns about his availability.
0-12 against spread streak
The Buccaneers are 0-12 against the spread in the Super Bowl era, losing all eight games they were favorites in.
Coach Bowles defends record
Todd Bowles says last year's record is irrelevant to this season's direction, emphasizing current performance.
“We understand that, but it's this season now”
Mayfield contract concerns
Mayfield's $55 million per year contract places him third in NFL pay for quarterbacks, but his performance has regressed.
0-12 losing streak impact
The Buccaneers are the only 0-3 team in the NFC with a losing record in the NFC South division.
What happens next
The Buccaneers must improve quickly to avoid further playoff qualification challenges.
The bottom line
Buccaneers begin 2026 season 0-3 with Baker Mayfield's dislocated thumb injury after a 12-game losing streak.
