WATCH: “His resurgence has been WILD”- Baker Mayfield took fans down memory lane after QB managed to complete a throw despite taking a hit in the Lions-Buccaneers Divisional Round game

The quarterback threw for 349 yards and 3 touchdowns in the Buccaneers' loss to the Lions.

WATCH: “His resurgence has been WILD”- Baker Mayfield took fans down memory lane after QB managed to complete a throw despite taking a hit in the Lions-Buccaneers Divisional Round game

Baker Mayfield took a hit and still made the throw. (Via screengrab/X)

The NFL’s Divisional Round has come to a conclusion, and the stage is set for the championship round in the NFC. The Detroit Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a historic win for the franchise, which will return to the Conference championship for the first time since the 1991 season.

Despite losing the game, the Buccaneers deserve to be appreciated for their efforts this season and Baker Mayfield, the team’s quarterback, deserves to be given credit for his resurgence.

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Baker Mayfield turned back the clock to his days at the University of Oklahoma as he made a really difficult throw in the midst of the game. It was the third quarter and with less than two minutes to go in the quarter; the Buccaneers had possession of the ball. Mayfield managed to complete a play despite getting hit by Alex Anzalone, the linebacker for the Lions.

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The Buccaneers’ offensive line collapsed almost instantly when the ball was snapped. This rendered Baker Mayfield in a tough position, as he barely had any time to throw the ball. As the pocket collapsed, Alex Anzalone ran into Baker Mayfield and at that time, it seemed as though the play was over because the linebacker had hit the QB.

Baker Mayfield has shut all his critics down with his comeback season this year

However, Mayfield managed to maintain balance and keep the play alive. He completed a pass to Cade Otton. This was a crucial drive as at this point, the Buccaneers were down 17-10 and eventually; the team managed to score on this drive, thereby making it 17-17 heading into the 4th quarter.

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Baker Mayfield has revived his career this season. (via CBS Sports)

Mayfield rose to fame because he was accustomed to doing this in college football. Fans loved to see the quarterback give a taste of his vintage self with this old play and here’s how they reacted:

Different play. But same old Baker.

Despite losing the game and thereby putting an end to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers season, Mayfield had one of his best years. After his performance this year, he has proved that he deserves to be the undisputed Comeback Player of the Year. He ended the game with 349 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions.

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