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Mayfield's Deep Ball Crisis | Tampa Bay Buccaneers News
Baker Mayfield’s deep-ball woes are crippling the Buccaneers’ offense—his completion percentage on 20+ yard throws has been negative since 2023, and his EPA per attempt ranks near the bottom. After a hot start (40% completion, 6 TDs, 0 INTs in first 8 weeks), his deep game collapsed post-bye with fewer yards, touchdowns, and more interceptions—even with clean pockets. He attempted the second-most deep passes in 2023 but slashed attempts in 2024, hinting at strategic shifts. Can he fix this skill at his age? Without it, Tampa’s offense stalls. But there’s hope: key players like Jacob Parrish…
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