Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield expected to play despite ankle

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TAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that he expects quarterback Baker Mayfield to play Sunday when the Bucs host the Carolina Panthers.

Mayfield suffered a right ankle injury against the Indianapolis Colts last Sunday on a quarterback sneak at the 1-yard line. He left the game on the opening drive before returning for the second series with a heavily taped ankle.

"He's feeling a lot better," said Bowles, who conducted a walk-through Wednesday and did not mention his quarterback when asked who would have been held out had it been a full practice.

"Good, both of 'em are good," Mayfield said Wednesday. "For me, I know this sounds…