Baker Mayfield

Former OU football player Baker Mayfield is honored for his 2017 Heisman trophy during the spring game on April 23.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-5) and former OU quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a 34-7 defeat against the Los Angeles Rams (9-2) on Sunday.

Mayfield played only the first half of the game after injuring his left shoulder right before halftime. Mayfield threw for just 41 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions, including a pick-6. Backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater played the second half, throwing for 62 yards. 

The Rams controlled the game behind a strong performance from their quarterback, Matthew Stafford, who passed for 273 yards and three touchdowns.

The loss dropped Tampa Bay to 1-4 in its last five games and extended its losing streak to three. The Buccaneers will try to rebound on Sunday when they host the Arizona Cardinals at noon, live on Fox.

This story was edited by Laurie Jones.

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