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Bucs without Mayfield were dud in Week 5 vs. Cowboys.
The Buccaneers without Baker Mayfield in Week 5 were a dud performance for the Dallas Cowboys, suggesting Mayfield's absence significantly impacted Tampa Bay's offensive output in that matchup.
Mayfield's recent volume spike is a fluke; run-heavy approach continues.
Baker Mayfield's passing volume the last two weeks is a gigantic fluke; there's no reason for Tampa Bay to radically alter the script moving forward, as the team is riding an underrated defense and a deep stable of running backs.
Mayfield's 64 passing yards in two wins signals offensive struggles despite Bucs' defensive dominance.
Despite two consecutive wins by a combined 59-13 score, Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield has thrown for only 64 yards across those two games; he completed zero passes on three attempts in Sunday's win, marking the first time a team won without a completion since 1974. Tampa Bay's recent success has been driven by dominant defense and forcing eight combined takeaways (five interceptions) rather than Mayfield's passing production.
Mayfield should be fully healthy after two-week recovery period.
Mayfield should be fully healthy at this point after injury recovery. He has had two weeks of minimal workload (not taking hits, not throwing the ball) to recover, positioning him to be fully ready going forward. This health status is relevant to Igbuka's passing attack upside.
Baker Mayfield ranks 25th in QB trade value at 0.
Baker Mayfield ranks 25th among quarterbacks in rest-of-season trade value with a chart value of 0, indicating no fantasy trade value in the quarterback market.
Mayfield 0-for-3 in rain-dominated game; 90% run rate limited passing opportunities.
Baker Mayfield completed 0 of 3 passes for 0 yards in Week 8 against Atlanta in heavy rain conditions, with a 39.6 rating. Tampa Bay called a designed run on 90.0% of plays, the highest rate in a single game since 2021, severely limiting Mayfield's passing opportunities and fantasy upside.
Mayfield led Buccaneers to 16-0 shutout despite incomplete passes
Despite not completing a single pass Sunday, Mayfield led the Buccaneers to a 16-0 shutout victory over the Falcons, demonstrating offensive efficiency and defensive dominance that supports his fantasy value despite an unconventional passing performance.
Mayfield's passing role in Tampa Bay's offense remains uncertain.
The source raises a question about whether Tampa Bay will allow Baker Mayfield to attempt the forward pass once again, suggesting potential offensive role or usage concerns for the Buccaneers quarterback.
Viable streamer with good matchups, but needs 20+ pass attempts to prove consistency.
Mayfield is a viable streaming option in Week 9 against the Bears despite playing for a bad offense, with a good matchup alongside Justin Herbert and Tanner McKee. However, Ian Hartitz ranks him QB27 and expresses skepticism about the Buccaneers' run-heavy approach: Mayfield has thrown only 14 passes over the last two weeks while Tampa Bay blew out the Panthers and Falcons by a combined 59-13, rushing for only 15 total yards in that span. Hartitz wants to see evidence that Mayfield can throw 20+ passes in a game before moving him up the rankings. For Week 11 against the Lions, Hartitz identifies Mayfield as a preferred streaming option, assuming Tampa Bay runs a 21st-century offense by that point.
Baker Mayfield's zero completions in three attempts in weather game was extreme.
Buccaneers QB completed zero passes on three attempts in an extreme weather game against Tampa Bay; the source notes this as an unusually insane statistical line, comparable to Mac Jones' 2021 snow game, but contextualizes it by noting the running backs combined for 310 yards on nearly six yards per carry, suggesting the game plan worked despite the passing inefficiency.
Mayfield won despite zero completions on three attempts; run game dominated.
Mayfield led the Buccaneers to victory in Tampa Bay despite completing zero passes on three attempts in awful weather conditions. The source notes this as 'the most insane game' they'd seen, surpassing a 2021 Patriots-Bills snow game where Mac Jones completed two of three passes. The source credits the running backs' combined 310 yards on nearly six yards per carry as the reason the passing inefficiency didn't matter, suggesting the game plan worked despite extreme conditions.
Mayfield's 13 sacks in 3 weeks faces upgraded Bears' strong defense.
Had the weirdest game of his career last week when Tampa Bay became the first team to win with zero completed passes since 1974 due to heavy rain. If weather improves this week, expect performance similar to his first 3 weeks when he took 13 total sacks and threw 2 interceptions against three good defenses. Faces the upgraded Bears, who are in the same defensive category.
Mayfield's throwing thumb improving; grip strength should enhance Week 9 performance.
Mayfield injured his throwing thumb in Week 3 and missed three games in what was reported as a three-to-seven week injury; he returned at the earliest possible time relative to his injury timeline. His ability to grip and rip the football should only be improving in Week 9 against Chicago, as his grip is exactly what kept him out for that period.
Baker Mayfield ranked #19 QB for Week 9 at Bears.
Ranked #19 in Week 9 fantasy quarterback rankings for matchup at Chicago.
Mayfield's incompletion streak shows Bucs' fragility despite two-game win streak.
Baker Mayfield did not complete a pass on Sunday for the Buccaneers, yet Tampa Bay has won two straight games; despite the recent wins, the source believes the team isn't destined for much success even if they win a weak NFC South division.
Mayfield's incomplete passing game undermines Bucs' divisional race viability.
Despite the Buccaneers winning two straight games, Mayfield did not complete a pass on Sunday, raising questions about the team's long-term viability; even if they win a weak NFC South, the team isn't destined for much success.
Mayfield's 0-3, zero-yard passing day in weather-affected shutout loss
Baker Mayfield went 0-3 passing with zero passing yards in Week 8 against Atlanta due to horrible weather in Tampa Bay; the Buccaneers' offense relied entirely on the running game, with Mayfield's performance being historically poor for a starting quarterback in an NFL game.
Mayfield went 0-3 for zero yards in Week 8 shutout win over Falcons.
Baker Mayfield completed 0-of-3 passes for zero passing yards in Week 8 against Atlanta; the Buccaneers' entire offensive game plan shifted to the run game due to poor weather conditions in Tampa Bay.
Mayfield's thumb injury return shows minimal passing volume in two games.
Baker Mayfield has returned from a thumb injury but the Buccaneers' offensive output remains severely limited; in two full games since his return, he has thrown only 14 passes, indicating either continued injury concerns or a dramatic shift in offensive approach that limits his volume.
Mayfield threw 3 passes in Bucs' historic no-completion win.
Baker Mayfield threw only three passes in Tampa Bay's Week 8 victory, a historic game where the Buccaneers won without completing a pass for the first time since the 1970s, indicating an extreme weather-driven game script.
Mayfield threw just 3 passes in Bucs' historic pass-less win in monsoon
Baker Mayfield threw only three passes in Tampa Bay's Week 8 victory, a historic game where the Buccaneers won without completing a pass for the first time since the 1970s, as the team's defense and rushing attack dominated in monsoon conditions.
Baker Mayfield's thumb injury limits Bucs passing game; Bears DST upside.
Baker Mayfield is not healthy with a thumb injury, limiting his passing volume and making the Buccaneers a one-dimensional offense in Week 9; the source projects the Bears as a strong streaming DST option if Mayfield continues to be severely limited, though it's worth monitoring reports throughout the week as he may need a few more weeks to return to form.
Mayfield threw just 3 passes in Bucs' rain-soaked shutout win over Atlanta.
Baker Mayfield attempted only 3 passes in Tampa Bay's 16-0 win over Atlanta in steady rain, with the Buccaneers rushing for 324 yards on 56 attempts; this game context is relevant for the upcoming matchup against Chicago, where weather and game script could similarly impact passing volume.
One comment says 'Mayfield has been awful,' but another defends him, noting post-injury Bucs blew out Panther…
One comment says 'Mayfield has been awful,' but another defends him, noting post-injury Bucs blew out Panthers and he played in monsoon vs. Falcons where Penix looked worse. Defender suggests giving him Egbuka back and better game script before judging. Mixed community sentiment on whether poor performance is QB or scheme/injury-related.
Mayfield threw just 3 incompletions in 60-play game; confidence remains low.
Mayfield threw just 3 passes (all incomplete) across 60 plays in a game where Tampa ran 56 rush attempts for 324 yards and a TD; the Bucs' confidence in Mayfield still isn't there despite him being healthy.
Mayfield's thumb recovery uncertain; low-end QB1 upside vs. vulnerable Chicago.
Mayfield has shown almost nothing as a passer since returning from three-game absence due to dislocated thumb; source expresses worry about his recent performance despite optimism that last two games allowed additional healing time; Chicago's defense improved with addition of DT Jeffery Simmons but remains vulnerable through the air; dicey call with shot at low-end QB1 numbers this week.
Mayfield is available on waivers with a Week 9 matchup at CHI.
Baker Mayfield is rostered in less than 50 percent of Yahoo leagues and faces Chicago in Week 9; listed as an early waiver wire option at quarterback; notably, Mayfield didn't complete a pass in Week 8 but posted a 39.6 passer rating, higher than Michael Penix Jr.'s 12.0 rating.
Mayfield is a sub-50% rostered QB option facing CHI; had unusual Week 8 efficiency.
Baker Mayfield is listed in early waivers as a quarterback option rostered in less than 50 percent of Yahoo leagues, facing Chicago in Week 9; notably, Mayfield didn't complete a pass in Week 8 but posted a 39.6 passer rating, higher than Michael Penix Jr.'s 12.0.
Mayfield's 0-for-3 game reflects Bucs' run-heavy approach; must throw vs. Chicago
Mayfield failed to complete any of his three pass attempts in a rain-soaked game where the Buccaneers ran the ball 56 times for 324 yards, with Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell each getting at least 25 carries and 140 yards. Mayfield became the first quarterback since 1974 to win a game without completing a pass. The source notes the Bucs will need to throw the ball to stay competitive in Week 9 on the road against Chicago.
Mayfield's lack of impact exemplifies NFL's overpaid QB problem.
Baker Mayfield's performance exemplifies the NFL's overpaid quarterback problem; in the Buccaneers' historic win over Sunday (the first since 1974 where a team won without completing a single pass), Mayfield's job was tantamount to a server carrying a meal from the pass to a customer. His complete lack of impact underscored a larger league issue where the vast majority of quarterbacks are woefully overpaid for a lack of impact, with 13 quarterbacks currently accounting for a $30M+ cap hit but performing incredibly mediocrely.