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Baker Mayfield Ramps Up Buccaneers-Falcons Rivalry Ahead of Schedule

4/7/2026

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The National Football League (NFL) will announce its schedule next month, featuring the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Atlanta Falcons.
Baker Mayfield, quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, intensified the rivalry by criticizing Falcons' coach Kevin Stefanski after a 2022 trade.
Mayfield expressed eagerness to face Stefanski twice a year.
Todd Bowles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers' head coach, said players must resolve issues on the field.
Mayfield later softened his comments.

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The National Football League (NFL) will announce its schedule next month, featuring the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Atlanta Falcons.
Baker Mayfield, quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, intensified the rivalry by criticizing Falcons' coach Kevin Stefanski after a 2022 trade.
Mayfield expressed eagerness to face Stefanski twice a year.
Todd Bowles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers' head coach, said players must resolve issues on the field.
Mayfield later softened his comments.