Baker Mayfield had a hell of a game during last night's overtime loss to the Falcons. That's two strong games in a row for the Bucs quarterback, and that's exactly what the organization expects from him.

Stay consistent. Protect the football. Make plays.

The Bucs have now scored 30 or more points in three of their first five games. Today's 30 represents over 30 consecutive games, something the Bucs only accomplished once last season. And Tampa Bay scored a touchdown on its first drive for the second straight time, something the Bucs failed to do last season.

Tampa Bay averages 25.4 points per game. That average would have been eighth-best in the NFL last season, when Tampa Bay finished the season 20th in points scored.

Mayfield himself is on pace for 2024 with 37 touchdown passes, 6 interceptions and 3,957 yards, in addition to a 71.9 percent completion rate. This would absolutely be a career year for Mayfield.

Mayfield fought impressively tonight and his evasion ability has been good all season.

It's not quarterback play that's holding the Bucs back, and that bodes very well in the long run this season.