Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (ribs) sore but expected to play

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield avoided serious injury after taking a late hit in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the New Orleans Saints and is expected to play in Week 18.

Mayfield absorbed a blow to the ribs from Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu but remained in the game, although he appeared uncomfortable afterward.

X-rays were negative and Mayfiel