ESPN Fantasy Football on Baker Mayfield

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Mayfield (thumb) returned after missing three games and, while he statistically provided little in Sunday's win over the Carolina Panthers (only 6.66 points), we should overlook it. Mayfield, a top-12 fantasy QB in each of the past three seasons, didn't need to do much in a blowout victory. He will surely throw more than 11 passes this week against the Atlanta Falcons. Besides, we cannot overlook an enticing schedule, with games remaining versus the Lions, the Panthers again and a pair of meetings with the Saints during the season's final month.

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Mayfield's return and favorable schedule make him a top-12 QB option despite low volume.

Mayfield returned from a thumb injury after missing three games and, despite posting only 6.66 points in Sunday's blowout win over the Panthers, his limited volume should not concern fantasy managers. He is a top-12 fantasy QB in each of the past three seasons and will throw more than 11 passes against the Falcons. Mayfield also benefits from an enticing schedule with games versus the Lions, Panthers again, and two Saints matchups during the final month.

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