Baker Mayfield headbutts teammate after leading Rams on go-ahead TD drive

Baker Mayfield joined the Los Angeles Rams Tuesday after the Carolina Panthers waived him resulting from their very own logjam on the quarterback place and by Thursday night time he was main his new crew to a victory.

Mayfield guided the Rams on an eight-play, 98-yard drive that ended with a 23-yard landing go to Van Jefferson. With the additional level, Los Angeles went up with 10 seconds left and would win the sport 17-16.

The previous No. 1 general choose was then seen headbutting cornerback Robert Rochell after the drive.

He did the identical factor with the Panthers earlier this yr.

Mayfield didn’t begin the sport. That was given to John Wolford, who was battling a neck damage coming into the sport. Wolford’s begin didn’t final lengthy.

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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield throws a go through the first half of an NFL soccer recreation in opposition to the Las Vegas Raiders, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif.
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Mayfield would go 22-for-35 with 230 passing yards and the game-winning landing go to Jefferson.

The Panthers acquired Mayfield from the Cleveland Browns earlier this yr after the crew traded for Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans. Mayfield was the Week 1 starter for the Panthers however poor play and accidents value him the function towards the tip of his run there.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield warms up for the crew’s NFL soccer recreation in opposition to the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif.
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He was let go earlier this week and picked up by the Rams, who put Matthew Stafford on injured reserve with a again damage. Los Angeles is coming off a Tremendous Bowl win however accidents have hindered their efficiency this season.