<p>Baker Mayfield was attempting to lead a fourth-quarter comeback against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday when he threw a fourth-down pass that was intercepted. Following the interception, Mayfield was seen on the ground in visible pain.</p><p>He appeared to have injured the thumb on his throwing hand. After the game, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles confirmed that Mayfield suffered a dislocated thumb.</p><p>Bowles stated, "He'll get an MRI tomorrow just to see exactly what inside is wrong." The results of the MRI will determine if there is any ligament damage and how it may affect Mayfield's grip moving forward.</p><p>Mayfield left the game and went to the Buccaneers' locker room for examination, which included an X-ray at the Raymond James Stadium medical facility. Backup quarterback Jalon Daniels entered the game for the final two minutes, but the Buccaneers were unable to secure a win, losing 23-16.</p><p>The Buccaneers are currently 0-3 for the season, raising concerns about the severity of Mayfield's injury.</p>
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- loaded language: 'something really bad happened'
- loaded language: 'literally screaming in pain'
- loaded language: 'His THROWING hand, folks'
- loaded language: 'bent in a manner it should not'
- loaded language: 'season-defining crisis'
- loaded language: 'another serious elbow injury'
- framing: The headline foregrounds Mayfield 'writhing in pain' and the injury drama.
- framing: Capitalization and direct-address emphasis in 'His THROWING hand, folks.'
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Baker Mayfield Injured During Game Against Minnesota Vikings
Baker Mayfield was injured during a game against the Minnesota Vikings, suffering a dislocated thumb on his throwing hand. He left the game for examination, and backup quarterback Jalon Daniels took over, but the Buccaneers lost the game 23-16. The team is currently 0-3 this season.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'something really bad happened'
- ✕ loaded language: 'literally screaming in pain'
- ✕ loaded language: 'His THROWING hand, folks'
- ✕ loaded language: 'bent in a manner it should not'
- ✕ loaded language: 'season-defining crisis'
- ✕ loaded language: 'another serious elbow injury'
- ✕ framing: The headline foregrounds Mayfield 'writhing in pain' and the injury drama.
- ✕ framing: Capitalization and direct-address emphasis in 'His THROWING hand, folks.'
- ✕ editorializing: The Buccaneers are 0-3 and in trouble, especially if their starting quarterback's condition is serious.
- ✕ vague attribution: something of a surprise
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Baker Mayfield leaves game after writhing in pain on turf in Tampa Bay when thumb on throwing hand injured
Baker Mayfield Injured During Game Against Minnesota Vikings