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Tez Johnson rose to impact performer for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — establishing new weaponry for Baker Mayfield . The 2025 NFL Draft find grabbed a 45-yard touchdown in the 30-19 win over the San Francisco 49ers , then heard "MVP" chants.
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But Johnson admitted he thought Bucs fans were showering him with the chants. Until he found out they were for his quarterback .
"When I score, and I hear MVP chants, I'm thinking they're talking about me," Johnson said to reporters after the win. "I was like I ain't do nothing this year."
The former Oregon Ducks star joined Kameron Johnson in scoring receiving touchdowns against the 49ers. Mayfield even shared a unique comment directed at Johnson.
Comment Baker Mayfield made toward Tez Johnson after Buccaneers win
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Mayfield isn't just in awe of Johnson's speed underneath, but also his backflips.
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Granted, the QB reminded reporters that Johnson has a weight advantage when it comes to those electric end zone celebrations.
"I mean, if I weighed 142 pounds, I'd probably be able to fly too — but I haven't weighed that since sixth grade," Mayfield said.
Mayfield needed to operate without one of his top wideouts in Emeka Egbuka . The Ohio State standout and first rounder left with a hamstring injury and never returned.
The QB1 still executed some highlight reel moments without Egbuka. Mayfield dazzled on one scramble before unleashing a bomb the next play.
He finished 17-of-23 passing for 256 yards and tossed the two touchdowns. Tampa also improved to 5-1 overall — currently handing the Bucs the NFC's best record and the lead in the south division.
Related: Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield's hilarious admission over WR's TD celly
