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Yahoo Fantasy Forecast fantasy football takes on Baker Mayfield
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from Yahoo Fantasy Forecast about Baker Mayfield.
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All Yahoo Fantasy Forecast insights about Baker Mayfield
NegativeProjectionSep 24, 2026
Baker Mayfield's efficiency with and without Mike Evans is stark: 7.3 yards per drop-back with Evans (8th among 37 QBs) vs. 6.6 without (22nd); success rate 6th with Evans (comparable to Dak Prescott) but 36th without. This shows heavy reliance on Evans and poor efficiency when he's unavailable, with many empty forays and screens filling the play-calling.NegativeProjectionSep 24, 2026
Baker Mayfield's performance is inconsistent and cap-dependent; he's never the 15th-best quarterback in the NFL but rather oscillates between 25th and 5th with no middle ground. His lows are lows and highs are highs, and at age 30+ with $50 million in cap hit, he must hit star throws in the red zone but is missing them, as evidenced by a missed post-route to A Book on fourth down in Week 2.NegativeUsageSep 24, 2026
Mayfield ranks first in air yards per attempt on early downs but is 30th in sack EPA loss per drop back, indicating he is trying to get everything back through aggressive, aimless throws rather than executing the intermediate, system-based passing game that fits his receivers' skill sets.NegativeProjectionSep 24, 2026
Mayfield is creating his own bad luck through bad decisions and turnovers; he ranks 30th in sack EPA loss per drop back and is forcing aimless throws into tight windows rather than working within the system, compounding process-driven mistakes that led to fumble losses against Cincinnati.NegativeRoleSep 24, 2026
Matt Harmon attributes the Buccaneers' passing game struggles to Baker Mayfield's play; he's described as being in his own head and trying to do too much after already getting paid. Harmon suggests the Buccaneers should run the ball 35 times to settle Mayfield down, indicating concerns about his decision-making and composure through two games.NegativeUsageSep 17, 2026
Matt Harmon notes that Baker Mayfield was too 'amped up' in Week 1, leading to poor decision-making and fumbles. While the offensive system is sound, Mayfield's tendency to try to do too much is a concern.NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026
Baker Mayfield struggled with four sacks and a fumble, finishing with 216 yards and no touchdowns.PositiveValueSep 9, 2026
Following a three-year contract extension, Matt Harmon views the Buccaneers' offense as 'wheels up' for the 2026 season, noting Mayfield's motivation and security.PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026
Matt Harmon expects the best version of Baker Mayfield this season due to improved continuity in the offense, noting that Mayfield is highly motivated while playing for a new contract. Harmon believes Mayfield will outperform current expectations.NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
Baker Mayfield was a top-11 QB in EPA per dropback and adjusted yards per attempt in the first seven weeks of 2025, but fell to QB31 in those metrics from week eight onward.NegativeProjectionSep 7, 2026
Matt Harmon notes that Baker Mayfield plays a 'high wire act' that can lead to high-level production but is also prone to turnover and sack risk if he suffers an injury, making him a volatile fantasy asset for the 2026 season.PositiveValueSep 4, 2026
Matt Harmon and Chris agree that Baker Mayfield is significantly undervalued in current ADP, often falling into the 20s. They cite his health, a strong offensive line, and familiarity with offensive concepts as reasons he could return to his previous high-level production.PositiveValueAug 3, 2026
Scott Pianowski ranks Baker Mayfield as his QB21, noting the potential for a pass-centric offense in Tampa Bay.