All eyes were on rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels in this matchup, but it was Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield who stole the show, leading his team to a 37-20 win over the Washington Commanders in Week 1.
Mayfield was sharp throughout, completing 23 of 29 passes for 257 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions. He added a big-time throw and avoided any turnover-worthy plays.
Daniels, however, had a notable debut, becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to rush for over 80 yards and score two rushing touchdowns in his first career start.
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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
Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin was targeted eight times in the contest, and he hauled in all eight of those targets for 83 yards, one touchdown and six first downs. The veteran pass-catcher averaged 6.0 yards after the catch per reception and generated a near-perfect 149.5 passer rating when targeted.
BOX SCORE
| Commanders | Buccaneers | |
| Total points | 20 | 37 |
| Total offensive plays | 56 | 60 |
| Average EPA per play | 0.103 | 0.209 |
| Total net yards | 290 | 350 |
| Avg yards per play | 5.2 | 5.8 |
| Total first downs | 22 | 21 |
| Rushing first downs | 7 | 3 |
| Passing first downs | 12 | 16 |
| Penalty first downs | 3 | 2 |
| Third-down efficiency | 44% | 85% |
| Fourth-down efficiency | 17% | 0% |
| Possessions | 9 | 9 |
| Avg plays per drive | 6.7 | 7.6 |
| Avg yards per drive | 29 | 35 |
| Avg points per drive | 2 | 3.7 |
| Red-zone possessions | 3 | 4 |
| Red-zone plays | 7 | 9 |
| Red-zone TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Red-zone FGs | 0 | 2 |
| Red-zone scoring efficiency | 100% | 125% |
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