A moment on December 8, 2022, changed the trajectory of Baker Mayfield's NFL career. After being cut by the Carolina Panthers and claimed by the Los Angeles Rams, Mayfield joined his new team in L.A. and suited up for the Thursday Night Football clash against the Raiders, looking at the playbook on the plane. After absorbing the offense in a two-day span, Mayfield accomplished the improbable.

Down 16-10 with 1:45 on the clock and no timeouts, Mayfield orchestrated a 98-yard scoring drive for a stunning 17-16 victory over the Raiders. This drive became a harbinger of things to come, revitalizing the journeyman's career. Mayfield took command and guided the Rams to a win as time seemingly suspended. A shallow crosser to Ben Skowronek – his second of two critical plays - set up a first down

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