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QBTB40 insightsLatest Oct 28, 2026
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NegativeProjectionOct 27, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz
Ian Hartitz ranks Baker Mayfield as QB23 for Week 8 against the Falcons, citing significant volume concerns despite improved arm talent. Mayfield threw only 11 passes last week, and while his arm talent and accuracy looked better than expected given his thumb injury ("Frankenstein glove"), the Buccaneers had a minus 20% drop back rate over expected—the third highest single-game mark of the entire season. This suggests Tampa Bay will likely continue running the football heavily, limiting Mayfield's pass volume. However, Hartitz identifies Mayfield as one of his two preferred QB streaming options for Week 11 against the Lions (alongside Malik Willis vs. Bills), during a week when the Falcons, Browns, Packers, Rams, Patriots, and Seahawks are on bye.
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PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026BDGE Fantasy Football
Buccaneers QB highlighted as streamer candidate. Offense hit stride in week seven with dominant performance vs Carolina Panthers (40+ points) but scoring comes primarily on ground rather than through air with only 11 pass attempts. Upcoming schedule vs Falcons, Bears, and Lions should force increased pass volume; if offense maintains week seven performance level while passing more, potential for significant fantasy upside.
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NegativeProjectionOct 27, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles
Mayfield is ranked QB23 vs. Atlanta in Week 8. He threw just 11 passes in his return last week and looked good (mobility, accuracy, arm strength checked out despite a glove on his throwing hand), but the Buccaneers posted a -20 percent dropback rate over expected (third highest of the season), suggesting Tampa Bay may have been deliberately limiting his workload. Atlanta's defense has caused significant havoc this season, and the Bucs may try to win on the ground with Bucky Irving.
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