Fantasy Footballers on Baker Mayfield

PodcastWeek 3 Matchups + Packers in Peril, Wheel of Shame! - Fantasy Football Podcast...September 25, 2026

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Baker is a nightmare so far. He cannot connect down the field. He's 30th in EPA per play among quarterbacks. Every downfield ball, he's overthrowing people.

Mentioned at 28:23 – 29:12

STACKED’s take

Negative signalProjection

Baker Mayfield ranks 30th in EPA per play; overthrowing downfield.

Baker Mayfield is 30th in EPA per play among quarterbacks through Week 3; he cannot connect downfield and is overthrowing receivers on every deep ball, making him a poor fantasy option.

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Baker MayfieldNeutralProjection

Mayfield had MVP buzz last year; shows futures volatility.

Yahoo Sports NFL

Baker MayfieldNeutralInjury

Mayfield's health return is critical to Bucs' playoff narrative and Bowles' job survival.

Bucs Nation

Baker MayfieldNegativeValue

Baker Mayfield has 0 trade value, minimal asset status.

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Baker MayfieldPositiveRole

Mayfield's return boosted Bucs offense; Irving scored 20+ points in two of three games.

ESPN Fantasy Football

Baker MayfieldNegativeInjury

Mayfield's 64-yard return raises health and readiness concerns.

Arrowhead Pride

Baker MayfieldNeutralRole

Mayfield returned but limited to 11 pass attempts in Week 7 win.

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