The Tampa Bay Buccaneers head into Week 13 facing uncertainty at the most important position on the field. Quarterback Baker Mayfield offered a raw and honest reflection about possibly missing Sunday’s game due to a sprained AC joint. Speaking with reporters, Mayfield admitted that his competitive instinct urges him to suit up. Logic and long-term health, though, must guide the decision .

“Every game, in my eyes, is a must-win playoff scenario, but understanding that if I sit one game out, and that makes me healthier for down the stretch, then that's how I'm gonna look at it,” he said.

Mayfield was officially listed as a non-participant in practice. The openness of Mayfield’s comments reflects both his leadership and the physical toll of a grueling NFL season as Tampa Bay navigat

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