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RotoWire NFL Articles fantasy football takes on Baker Mayfield
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PositiveValueJul 30, 2026
The source drafted Mayfield in the eighth round of the FSGA Draft and expects him to outperform Josh Allen in Week 1, despite Allen being selected much earlier (1.13). This exemplifies the source's strategy of waiting on quarterback selection in guillotine leagues, where late-round quarterback picks can provide comparable early-season production to premium picks.PositiveInjuryJul 24, 2026
Played through multiple injuries last season but avoided surgery and had a mostly normal offseason; ready for the start of training camp and likely back at full strength.PositiveValueJul 9, 2026
Mayfield's 2025 decline came amid significant injury accumulation, not talent erosion. He played through a full list of issues that limited his performance in the latter half of the season after an MVP-caliber start (Weeks 1-6). His career trajectory shows sustained excellence: 2023 saw career highs in passing yards (4,044) and touchdowns (28) leading Tampa Bay to an NFC South title and playoff victory; 2024 he posted 4,500 yards and 41 touchdowns under OC Liam Coen with the Bucs ranking fourth in scoring and capturing another division title before a playoff loss. Ian Hartitz ranks him QB20 (pick 124) while ESPN has QB19 (160.6) and Sleeper QB18 (141.3). The bull case hinges on believing the 2025 injury list explains the decline and that Mayfield returns to his 2023-2024 form with health restored.