Mayfield’s personal experience, like Young’s, also crossed paths with current Panthers head coach Dave Canales. Canales, of course, was the Buccaneers offensive coordinator in 2023—where he helped guide Mayfield to a career rejuvenation.

As for Young's Panthers, they were in scoring position on Sunday before a Chuba Hubbard fumble gave the Buccaneers the ball back with 5:03 to go in overtime. A Chase McLaughlin walk-off field goal sealed it for Tampa, bringing the Bucs to 6-6 and Carolina to 3-9.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield showed some love to Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young following an overtime thriller