Yahoo Fantasy Football on Baker Mayfield

Mayfield's second-half collapse raises questions about whether 2024 was true level.

Mayfield played at a Pro Bowl level in 2024 but was a major reason for the Buccaneers' 2-7 second-half collapse in 2025. His play was much worse in the second half, which could be a sticking point in contract extension talks. The source notes various injuries, most notably a left shoulder injury, likely affected his play, as did lack of continuity around him due to teammates' injuries. However, Mayfield now has to prove that his 2024 career year was closer to his true level, with the Buccaneers potentially placing the franchise tag on him if a long-term deal isn't reached.

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