His name is Baker Mayfield, and he's the face of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. How, exactly, did the veteran revive his career in South Florida? Why didn't he crash and burn like so many other highly touted prospects tossed around the merciless NFL?

Week 4 was a rough one for vaunted NFL quarterbacks. Lamar Jackson's Baltimore Ravens slid to 1-3 in a game he left in the third quarter due to injury. Baker Mayfield's string of fourth quarter comebacks fell short as the Philadelphia Eagles escaped to 4-0.

Spotrac's Michael Ginnitti called Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield a "lock" for a massive contract extension in the coming months.

He responded to that loss with a four-touchdown effort against the Browns, and through two weeks, was tied for first in touchdown passes with six. Jackson was an MVP candidate last season, and he'll once again be in the mix for the league's most presitigous award in 2025 if he continues to play at this ridiculously high level.

It was a slow start for Baker Mayfield and his Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. In a battle of unbeaten teams between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia scored two early touchdowns to take a 14-0 lead.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (right biceps), wide receiver Chris Godwin (ankle) and offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (knee) are officially active for Sunday's Week 4 game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Week 4 of the NFL season is a loaded 11-game afternoon slate, with seven in the early portion and four in the late window. Headlining the afternoon will be the Philadelphia Eagles traveling to Tampa Bay to face the Buccaneers in a battle of two of the six remaining undefeated teams.

Emeka Egbuka has arguably been one of the best wide receivers in the NFL so far this season, but Baker Mayfield hasn't been surprised by the rookie's immediate contributions.