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ArticleNFL Week 1 Survivor/Eliminator PicksSeptember 9, 2026

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Baker Mayfield, healthy, behind what is now a good offensive line, could return to last year's brief MVP conversation.

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Positive signalProjection

Mayfield healthy with improved line could return to MVP-level play.

Baker Mayfield, healthy and operating behind an improved offensive line, could return to last year's brief MVP-caliber performance level for the Buccaneers in Week 1 against Cincinnati.

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Baker MayfieldNeutralProjection

Mayfield must sustain first-half form for Bucs to improve; ranked twenty-second.

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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 MayfieldPositiveMatchup

Mayfield's 6-2 career record vs. Bengals supports Week 1 matchup outlook.

Dawgs By Nature

Baker MayfieldPositiveMatchup

Mayfield has career success against Bengals and Burrow heading into Week 1.

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Baker MayfieldPositiveMatchup

Mayfield's historical success vs. Bengals makes Tampa Bay a live underdog in Week 1.

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Baker MayfieldPositiveRole

Mayfield's new deal signals Bucs' playoff push; competitive vs. Bengals.

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