The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will have quarterback Baker Mayfield under center for their crucial Week 13 matchup. There’s a notable caveat, though: he’ll be playing through pain. Mayfield suffered a low-grade AC joint sprain in his non-throwing shoulder during the Week 12 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Despite that, Mayfield will play as the Bucs try to halt a three-game losing skid.

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Mayfield took first-team reps in Friday’s practice and is considered “all systems go.” However, people expect him to wear protective padding or tape to safeguard the injury. The added good news? Running back Bucky Irving will also return. That gives Tampa Bay’s struggling offense a needed boost.

The Buccaneers enter Week 13 with a 6-5 record. They still cling to first place in t

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