FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Baker Mayfield

PodcastFantasy Football Week 8 Rankings: Best QB & TE Starts, Sits & Sleepers (Ep. 230...October 29, 2026

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I'm starting Caleb over guys like that or Kirk cousins or Baker Mayfield guys with better matchups.

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STACKED’s take

Negative signalProjection

Baker Mayfield benched for Caleb Williams in Week 8 rankings.

Ranked below Caleb Williams in Week 8 QB rankings; the source prefers Caleb Williams over Baker Mayfield despite Mayfield having a better matchup, indicating Mayfield is not a preferred start this week.

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Baker MayfieldPositiveProjection

Baker Mayfield ranks 13th in dynasty QB rankings with 145 trade value.

Yahoo Sports NFL

Baker MayfieldNegativeUsage

Mayfield's Bucs called only 16 pass plays in 2 weeks; unsustainable ratio.

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Baker MayfieldNeutralInjury

Mayfield's thumb improving but passing volume remains limited at 14 attempts in two weeks.

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Baker MayfieldPositiveInjury

Mayfield's thumb injury progressing; no longer needs glove support.

Yahoo Sports NFL

Baker MayfieldNegativeMatchup

Bears' improved pass defense makes Mayfield a fade despite low blitz rate.

NBC Sports Rotoworld

Baker MayfieldNeutralMatchup

Mayfield's workload tied to Bears' ability to control game script and run game.

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