TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hit a major detour on their way to another division title.

If Baker Mayfield is out an extended period with a shoulder injury, a playoff spot is in jeopardy for a team that opened the season 6-2.

The Buccaneers (6-5) were overmatched by the Los Angeles Rams in a 34-7 loss made worse by Mayfield’s injury. Coach Todd Bowles said Monday the two-time Pro Bowl quarterback might have a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder. Mayfield is scheduled for an MRI to determine the extent of the damage so his status for this week’s game against Arizona is unknown. Teddy Bridgewater, who played the second half against Los Angeles, would start if Mayfield can’t go.

“It’s a big loss because of the way he’s been playing and carrying us the past few weeks — and

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