Following a 33-16 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers travel north to face the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football in Week 5.
As ironic as it is to use the word ‘fresh’ after a game, the Buccaneers must find a way to feel fresh just four days after their last NFL game, because the winner of this week’s game will lead the NFC South Division after five games.
Having the reigning FedEx Air & Ground Player of the Week winner on the roster might help give Tampa Bay an emotional boost, and quarterback Baker Mayfield is one of the nominees up for the award after Week 4.
Mayfield completed 30 of his 47 attempts for 347 passing yards and two touchdowns, not only helping the Bucs win their third game of the season, but also earning a passer rating of 100.2.
To win the honor, he will have to compete against other quarterbacks who had strong Week 4 performances, including as C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans) and Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders).
Daniels is the first rookie nominated for the honor this season. Running backs Derrick Henry (Baltimore Ravens), Jordan Mason (San Francisco 49ers), and D’Andre Swift (Chicago Bears) are also nominated.
