ARLINGTON, Texas — Leading an NFL team into his home state of Texas isn’t new for Baker Mayfield. Helping his team on a big step toward the playoffs while playing so close to his roots would be new for the Tampa Bay quarterback.

Baker Mayfield’s return to the Lone Star State often ends in celebration, and the homecoming is always welcome for the Bucs quarterback who grew up there with a big arm and bigger dreams. Playing football in Texas is what helped him pour the foundation of his career.

Playing in primetime during a Thursday, Sunday night, or Monday night game in front of a national audience means a lot to a player. Well, it usually does, but in the case of Baker Mayfield, he