Baker Mayfield Hits Chris Godwin For 41-yard TD vs. Lions

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers saw Baker Mayfield connect with Chris Godwin to score the first touchdown of their Week 2 contest.
Sep 8, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) looks on against the Washington Commanders works out prior to the game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Sep 8, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) looks on against the Washington Commanders works out prior to the game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images / Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are entering a tough environment for their Week 2 contest, taking on a Detroit Lions team that eliminated them from the playoffs just a season ago. Building off a strong season-opening win against the Washington Commanders, though, the Buccaneers were a team to keep an eye on entering a new slate of games.

Quickly, the Buccaneers earned two field goals to take a quick 6-0 lead, with help from a Zyon McCollum interception -- the first of his career. The Lions responded, though, scoring a couple of field goals themselves.

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It didn't take long for Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers to score a touchdown, though, as he led the team on a six-play, 70-yard touchdown-scoring drive early in the second quarter. The Buccaneers quarterback connected with Chris Godwin for a 41-yard touchdown.

The long touchdown score from Godwin propelled the Buccaneers to a 13-6 lead over the Lions. The Tampa Bay wide receiver now has his second touchdown in as many games, as offensive coordinator Liam Coen is off to a very swift start with the franchise.


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Kade Kimble

KADE KIMBLE

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