The Los Angeles Rams must gameplan against a surging perennial Pro Bowler in Baker Mayfield for Sunday. Yet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback acknowledges that the Rams are behind his ascension.

Mayfield arrived as damaged goods following his trade from Cleveland to Carolina. The Panthers ultimately released him during the 2022 season — painting the picture of an NFL flameout.

But the past first overall pick has thrown 86 total touchdown passes since his T.B. arrival. He brings 17 aerial touchdowns with three interceptions in tow to Inglewood Sunday night. Yet he feels he owes his newfound trajectory to the Rams after resurrecting his career late in the '22 season.

“There is no way for me to sugarcoat it — it was pivotal in my career and in my journey,” Mayfield told reporters

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