Advanced stats show Baker Mayfield makes things happen, including some good things, when a play breaks down and he gets outside the pocket. In his first game back after dislocating his thumb against the Vikings, Mayfield didn’t have a great…
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield and receiver Tez Johnson credited their consistent practice on scramble drills for connecting on broken plays. Returning from a dislocated thumb, Mayfield connected with Johnson on a 14-yard backyard-style touchdown scramble late in the first half of a dominant win over the Carolina Panthers.
Mayfield praised Johnson's natural instincts for adjusting routes on the fly and finding open space once plays break down. Johnson confirmed that the two rehearse scramble drills at every practice, emphasizing an unspoken sixth sense and chemistry with Mayfield when extending unscripted plays outside the pocket.
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