Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Baker Mayfield Makes History In Win Over Seattle Seahawks
Sometimes you witness history, and sometimes history smacks you right in the face like a perfectly thrown spiral. Sunday afternoon in Seattle, Baker Mayfield decided to rewrite the record books while simultaneously giving Tampa Bay fans heart palpitations that probably registered on seismographs. What did he accomplish on Sunday?
Mayfield’s Historic Performance Against Seattle
Baker Mayfield is the first QB ever to have 375+ Pass Yards and fewer than 5 incompletions in a regular season game pic.twitter.com/tLwhLuVJQz
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) October 5, 2025
Let’s cut straight to the chase – Mayfield just accomplished something that Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers, and every other quarterback who ever laced up cleats couldn’t pull off. The former Heisman winner threw for 379 yards while completing an absurd 29 of 33 passes, becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for over 375 yards with fewer than five incompletions in a regular-season game.
Think about that for a second. We’re talking about a league that’s been around since 1920, through leather helmets and when quarterbacks actually called their own plays. Yet somehow, in 2025, a guy who was once considered a bust is out here making history like he’s playing catch in his backyard.
The 87.9% completion percentage wasn’t just good – it was the highest mark by any quarterback in a single game this season. Mayfield was threading needles like he had cheat codes activated, finding receivers with the precision of a Swiss watchmaker and the confidence of someone who definitely wasn’t worried about his job security anymore.
The Dramatic Finish That Sealed the Deal
But here’s where things get spicy. With just over two minutes left and Seattle leading 35-28, most quarterbacks would be sweating bullets. Not Mayfield. Dude channeled his inner clutch gene and marched Tampa Bay down the field like he was taking a leisurely stroll through Raymond James Stadium.
The drive culminated with a touchdown pass to Sterling Shepard that tied the game at 35-all with 1:15 remaining. Then, because apparently the football gods have a sense of humor, Lavonte David picked off Sam Darnold faster than you can say “interception,” setting up Chase McLaughlin’s game-winning 39-yard field goal.
What This Means For Mayfield’s Legacy
Remember when people questioned whether Mayfield could be a franchise quarterback? Remember the Cleveland years that felt longer than a CVS receipt? Well, those doubters are probably eating crow right about now, and it tastes like a 4-1 start to the season.
This performance wasn’t just about statistics – though let’s be honest, 379 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions while completing nearly 88% of your passes is video game territory. It was about Mayfield proving he belongs in conversations with elite quarterbacks, not as a punchline but as someone capable of making actual history.
The beauty of this achievement lies not just in its rarity but in who accomplished it. Mayfield has always played with chip-on-his-shoulder energy, but now he is backing up that swagger with performances that leave defensive coordinators pulling their hair out and opposing fans reaching for antacids.
