Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry on Baker Mayfield

PodcastThe Most Impactful Rookies for 2026 with Connor Rogers & Trevor SikkemaAugust 6, 2026

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He's probably so mad about the money that he's going to try to run more in the red zone. Baker Mayfield has QB 21 right now. Does he finish as QB 13?

Mentioned at 25:39 – 26:50

STACKED’s take

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Mayfield is a potential QB1 value due to contract motivation

Connor Rogers suggests Baker Mayfield (currently QB21) could finish as a QB1 (around QB13) because he is motivated by his contract situation and may be forced to run more in the red zone.

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Baker MayfieldNegativeValue

Mayfield is a viable contrarian play but faces a tougher-than-expected defense.

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Baker MayfieldPositiveValue

Baker Mayfield is a top-tier value QB for Week 1

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Baker MayfieldNegativeProjection

Must sustain first-half form for full season; Bucs ranked #21 after late fade.

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Baker MayfieldNeutralRole

Mayfield may lean on Godwin if Egbuka draws tight coverage.

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Baker MayfieldPositiveProjection

Mayfield poised for bounce-back in contract year despite 2025 injuries and regression.

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Baker MayfieldPositiveNews

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