The Buffalo Bills return to Highmark Stadium on Sunday, November 16, to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Both teams are coming off Week 10 losses after Buffalo fell to Miami 30-13 and Tampa Bay dropped a 28-23 decision to New England at Raymond James Stadium.
The matchup will feature two quarterbacks currently in the MVP conversation as Josh Allen and Baker Mayfield look to bounce back from disappointing performances. In the days leading up to the contest, Mayfield drew attention with playful remarks about Allen’s height and hand size. The Buccaneers quarterback injected some humor into the week with comments that quickly made their way across social media and locker rooms.
“I have to walkie-talkie to him because he’s so tall, so I can’t really have a face-to-face conversation with him. With Buffalo, it’s cold, it’s rainy. Even though he’s 6’10”, his hands are small, so he’d better wear his gloves,” Mayfield said of Allen.
Baker Mayfield on Bills QB Josh Allen. Says turn Baffalo signal caller is so tall he has to use a walkie talkie to speak to him. pic.twitter.com/a89YfYrU03
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) November 12, 2025
Allen stands at 6-foot-5 rather than the exaggerated height Mayfield mentioned. His combination of size and athleticism has made him one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the league.
The matchup between Allen and Mayfield promises an exciting battle between two players known for extending plays and making throws under pressure. Allen also had a moment to respond to Mayfield’s remarks when he spoke with reporters later on.
“That’s crazy. Baker wears two gloves golfing, so he’s that type of guy. I love the guy, he’s awesome,” Allen said.
"That's crazy… Baker wears two gloves golfing, so he's that type of guy."
-Josh Allen on his relationship with Baker Mayfield#BillsMafia @BuffaloPlus https://t.co/0bhl2jObtb pic.twitter.com/MEYC2nJEYQ
— Dan Fetes (@danfetes) November 12, 2025
His response reflected the lighthearted nature of the exchange between two quarterbacks who share mutual respect despite the competitive banter. The game carries significance for both teams beyond the individual quarterback storyline.
Buffalo currently trails the Patriots in the AFC East standings while Tampa Bay maintains its lead in the NFC South. A victory at Highmark Stadium could provide important momentum as both franchises continue pushing toward playoff positioning in their respective conferences.
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