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In a contract year, I'm expecting a big bounce-back season from Mayfield if he can stay healthy all season, which I know is a big if for Mayfield with his play style.
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Mayfield expected to bounce back in contract year despite 2025 injuries.

Mayfield fell to QB17 in fantasy points per game in 2025 after a QB4 campaign in 2024, dealing with receiver injuries, offensive line issues, and personal injuries (bruised throwing arm, sprained MCL/PCL, bicep tendon strain, left shoulder issues). He was 24th in yards per attempt and 35th in adjusted completion rate among 38 qualifying QBs. In a contract year, the source expects a big bounce-back season if he stays healthy. Cincinnati's defense was completely overhauled this offseason with additions of Dexter Lawrence, Jonathan Allen, Boye Mafe, Cashius Howell, Kyle Dugger, and Bryan Cook, but Mayfield should have a strong Week 1 performance and will be forced to chuck it to keep up with the Bengals' high-powered offense.

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