Bucs, Baker Mayfield Score on Opening Drive vs. Saints

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, led by Baker Mayfield, scored on their opening drive against the New Orleans Saints.

Oct 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images / Brett Davis-Imagn Images

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are playing a crucial NFC South game. A week ago, they lost a close matchup against the Atlanta Falcons in overtime in what was a game they should have been able to put away and close out.

Now taking on the New Orleans Saints, the Buccaneers need a big bounceback. Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield was surgical on the first drive, too, completing each of his six passes for 62 yards. He capped off the impressive drive with a touchdown pass to Chris Godwin, who continues a strong season with plenty of touchdown scores.

Mayfield to Chris Godwin TOUCHDOWNpic.twitter.com/479ubKgPsV https://t.co/hY0GlgP6w1

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) October 13, 2024

Despite Godwin cashing in the score, both he and wide receiver Mike Evans were helpful on the first drive. Evans caught two passes for 34 yards, with Godwin pulling down three catches for 19 yards and the score.

The wide receiver duo makes life easy for Mayfield, and the offense will have to keep rolling in a big-time divisional contest.

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