Quarterback Baker Mayfield looked sharp in his short cameo for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their 24-14 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Friday.
The former first overall pick orchestrated a 70-yard drive in seven plays, capped by Rachaad White’s 4-yard touchdown. Mayfield finished 3-for-3 for 54 yards before taking the remainder of the night off as both teams evaluated younger players battling for roster spots.
PFF's dedicated team of graders was hard at work, analyzing every player on every play in real time. The grades and data will be available after a thorough review tomorrow at 12 p.m. EST.
In the meantime, we’ve gathered some high-level data and snap counts from the game to give you an early look. Our expert graders have also nominated the standout player of the game, highlighting exceptional performance on the field.
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
Sixth-year linebacker Curtis Bolton played 40 snaps on Friday, the second-most among Dolphins defensive players, and made an impact in all facets of play. The former UDFA recorded three solo tackles and one defensive stop against the run, along with a quarterback hurry on one of his three pass-rush snaps. He added two defensive stops in the passing game, capping off a productive evening.
BOX SCORE
| Dolphins | Buccaneers | |
| Total points | 14 | 24 |
| Total offensive plays | 59 | 53 |
| Average EPA per play | -0.17 | 0.022 |
| Total net yards | 300 | 280 |
| Avg yards per play | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Total first downs | 15 | 15 |
| Rushing first downs | 3 | 5 |
| Passing first downs | 11 | 10 |
| Penalty first downs | 1 | 0 |
| Third-down efficiency | 25% | 10% |
| Fourth-down efficiency | 13% | 33% |
| Possessions | 10 | 11 |
| Avg plays per drive | 6.2 | 5.6 |
| Avg yards per drive | 27.3 | 23.3 |
| Avg points per drive | 1.3 | 1.8 |
| Red-zone possessions | 2 | 3 |
| Red-zone plays | 6 | 7 |
| Red-zone TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Red-zone FGs | 0 | 0 |
| Red-zone scoring efficiency | 100% | 100% |
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