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The Action Network Sports Betting Podcast fantasy football takes on Baker Mayfield
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All The Action Network Sports Betting Podcast insights about Baker Mayfield
NegativeDepth ChartOct 1, 2026
Baker Mayfield is noted as being replaced by undrafted free agent Jalen Daniels as the starting quarterback for Week 4, providing context for Daniels' debut and rushing upside expectations.NegativeUsageSep 30, 2026
Baker Mayfield is the only Vikings running back to do anything in their first three games, with 42 rushing yards; this represents a limited rushing attack for Minnesota.NegativeProjectionSep 25, 2026
Baker Mayfield has struggled against the blitz through two weeks, posting back-to-back weeks of poor interceptions—not just bad decisions but egregiously bad ones. Matt Moore expresses significant concern about Mayfield's decision-making under pressure, particularly facing Minnesota's blitz rate, though Anderson argues the kitchen sink trend and Mayfield's home underdog status override these concerns. Mayfield is 42% ATS as a favorite for his career, creating skepticism about Minnesota's favored status.PositiveMatchupSep 23, 2026
Baker Mayfield has historically struggled against man coverage, but faces the Dolphins' Brian Flores defense which runs very little man and predominantly zone. This creates downfield opportunities for Mayfield and the Buccaneers offense, making this a favorable matchup after Tampa Bay's Week 1 struggles.NegativeProjectionSep 22, 2026
Baker Mayfield has been inconsistent and ineffective for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers through two weeks. The source ranked him 10th among quarterbacks heading into the season but notes he's been all over the place: Week 1 featured all behind-the-line scrimmage passes, while Week 2 showed a 12.5 ADOT with overthrowing receivers by five yards or more. The source attributes much of the issue to offensive play-caller Zach Robinson's lack of adjustment from his Atlanta scheme.PositiveValueSep 17, 2026
Mayfield is a recommended touchdown bet at +550 odds against his former team, the Browns. While not historically a high-volume red zone runner, he has shown a tendency to play with a 'revenge' mindset and scored a touchdown in Week 1 against the Bengals.PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
Baker Mayfield's offense looked very good outside of turnovers in the previous week, with the team effectively utilizing play action and motion under their new offensive coordinator.NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026
Baker Mayfield struggled with fumble luck, recording three fumbles that significantly impacted the Buccaneers' EPA and win probability.NegativeInjurySep 8, 2026
Matt Rogers notes that Baker Mayfield played hurt for most of the time down the stretch last year, which negatively impacted his performance.PositiveValueSep 4, 2026
Ayo ranks Mayfield 8th for MVP at 50-1, favoring him over Murray and Jones due to the soft NFC South and the Bucs' potential to contend for the 1-seed. Ayo notes Mayfield is a 'media darling' who has proven he can produce high-end stats.NegativeProjectionSep 1, 2026
The source notes that betting on Baker Mayfield for MVP is unlikely to be a viable path for the Buccaneers, as the team's success is more likely to be recognized through coach-of-the-year betting markets.PositiveProjectionAug 28, 2026
The Buccaneers are viewed as a strong division contender, with Baker Mayfield and the Todd Bowles-led defense providing a competitive edge in the NFC South.PositiveProjectionAug 26, 2026
Baker Mayfield is expected to bounce back this season, as he was clearly playing through multiple injuries to various body parts across 16 of his 17 games last year.NegativeProjectionAug 25, 2026
Amazon Pharmacy. Healthcare ranks the Buccaneers 13th, expressing a belief in Baker Mayfield and play-caller Zach Robinson. While they are high on the offensive line's potential, they are splitting the difference between the team's past performance and their projected upside.NegativeProjectionAug 18, 2026
Baker Mayfield is ranked 12th. He is described as a high-variance player who can look like an MVP candidate when healthy but struggles significantly when injured or under pressure. The current offensive line setup is viewed as a positive for his potential.NegativeProjectionAug 18, 2026
Baker Mayfield is ranked twelfth in the 'litmus test' tier. Anderson notes that Mayfield's performance can look very bad when the blocking and weapons are not optimal, consistent with the tier's definition.