In a crucial matchup for playoff hopes, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers decisively defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars with a score of 30-12. Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was instrumental in the victory, which included a 3-yard touchdown pass to Mike Evans and a notable 7-yard rush on third-and-6. Mayfield's performance not only propelled the team but also put him on track to secure a $1 million playing-time incentive, with an additional $1 million on the line if the Buccaneers enter the playoffs. He could also earn $1.5 million in performance incentives and $250,000 for each playoff victory. The Buccaneers' dominant first half featured a 20-0 lead, punctuated by Devin White's interception and Antoine Winfield Jr.'s sack of Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Mike Evans scored a second touchdown, set up by Winfield Jr.'s interception, contributing to the team's comprehensive lead. With this win, the Buccaneers' record advances to 8-7, maintaining their lead in the division and potentially clinching the title with a victory over the New Orleans Saints next week.
Buccaneers rout Jaguars to stay on top in division race https://t.co/7ADi9uQG5J https://t.co/fFmTpYLXHF
Baker, Bucs cruise to blowout win over Jags https://t.co/Uf6KxeEbv5
Buccaneers move closer to NFC South crown with 30-12 rout of Jaguars. https://t.co/szNKcMBwCE
Bucs improve to 8-7 with their win vs. the Jags 🔥 https://t.co/qvOMNtrdeE
Final: Bucs 30, Jags 12 https://t.co/fAerC0iHEE
End of 3Q: Bucs 30, Jags 6. https://t.co/zGmku7QDwY
Baker and the Bucs are up 30 on the Jags 😳 https://t.co/fB5Qe1wzQK
Baker Mayfield is playing his way into the playoffs and into a big time contract extension… They are up 27-0 on the #Jaguars and threatening to win their fourth straight game. Baker has 10 total touchdowns and only 1 interception during that streak. The #Buccaneers will have… https://t.co/ReBSS6oVSj
Bucs now up 27-0 on the Jags with a 2-yard touchdown run from Rachaad White. Not only are they playing like a playoff team today, but one that could go beyond the Wild Card. Really exciting showdown awaits next week vs the Saints. A win today and next week clinches the division
Baker Mayfield was 6-of-7 with two touchdowns targeting Mike Evans in the first half. All six completions went for a Buccaneers first down.
My @Buccaneers witha solid 1st half offensively & defensively . Will they close this out as @Jaguars will not fold . Bucs lead 20-0!
My @Buccaneers witha solid 1st half offensively & defensively . Can they close out as @Jaguars will not fold . Bucs lead 20-0!
Mike Evans scores twice; Buccaneers up 20-0 at halftime. https://t.co/pa27tCNM1h
Scoreboard watching. Halftime: Bucs 20, Jags 0.
Tampa Bay Bucs lead Jacksonville Jaguars 20-0 at halftime. If this holds up, #Saints only path to NFC South title would be to beat Bucs and Falcons AND hope Panthers beat Bucs in season finale.
Antoine Winfield Jr. adds to his play-making haul (his interception set up Mike Evans' second touchdown) with a sack of Trevor Lawrence. Bucs leading 20-0 with :24 to go in the half. Their most complete first half of the season.
Baker and Evans connection running strong again. Bucs -- who are looking to protect that lead in the NFC South -- are out to a 20-0 lead with 45 seconds left in the half.
Devin White interception sets up Mike Evans TD; Bucs up 10-0 in second quarter. https://t.co/IR8RiGpqvk
Devin White's interception sets up a 3-yard touchdown from Baker Mayfield to Mike Evans. Highlight of that drive was Baker lowering his shoulder and rushing up the gut for 7 yards on third-and-6. Very Alstott-esque (and he's in the building today). Bucs leading 10-0.
#Jaguars win toss, defer to 2nd half. @buccaneers ball to start.
Baker Mayfield will likely clinch a $1M 85-percent playing-time incentive today. If he does and if the Bucs make the playoffs, he gets another $1M. He has another $1.5M available in performance incentives, and $250K for each postseason win. https://t.co/jOg8cDy0Mm
Huge game for the Bucs and Jaguars' playoff hopes! https://t.co/e2cca7VviE