Yahoo Sports NFL on Baker Mayfield

ArticleNFL Picks Against the Spread for Every Week 1 GameSeptember 9, 2026

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Baker Mayfield and enough offensive weaponry to attack a unit that may need time to come together. Baker's turnover tendency scares me, but that's baked into the number.

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Mayfield's turnover risk is baked into Bucs +3.5 spread vs. Bengals.

Baker Mayfield and Tampa Bay's offensive weaponry can attack Cincinnati's overhauled defense in Week 1, though his turnover tendency is a concern; the source notes this risk is baked into the +3.5 spread and favors the Buccaneers in a high-total game with plentiful possessions.