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QBTB40 insightsLatest Oct 31, 2026
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NegativeInjuryOct 31, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Mayfield posted only 6.7 fantasy points (QB26) in his return last week with a thumb injury that is not 100%. He threw only 11 times for 64 passing yards (5.8 yards per attempt) and one passing score, with an aDOT of 4.67 (third-lowest) and 2.49 average time to throw (seventh-lowest). Despite Tampa Bay's short-area passing approach to protect him, Mayfield had only 36.4% of throws deemed highly accurate. The source expects another down week against Atlanta, which has allowed the 13th-fewest yards per attempt, tenth-lowest passing touchdown rate, 14th-lowest EPA per dropback, 13th-best pressure rate, and ninth-best quick pressure rate over five games.
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NegativeProjectionOct 30, 2026The Falcoholic
Bucs QB turning the ball over at a high rate; when Tampa Bay has had to lean on Mayfield (or rookie Jalon Daniels), the offense has typically gone off the rails. The passing game has been among the league's worst and most inconsistent, ranking 32nd in yards and 32nd in net yards per attempt. Mayfield's struggles, combined with a depleted receiver room and poor scheme, mean the Bucs are not capable of winning with the passing game if forced out of their run-heavy comfort zone.
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PositiveValueOct 30, 2026ESPN Fantasy Football
Mayfield is undervalued at 25.7% rostered for Week 8 against the Falcons. The source dismisses his low Week 7 volume (11 passes) as a result of game script (Buccaneers led 33-6 at halftime), not injury concerns from his thumb. Mayfield looked fine after missing three games. He has enjoyed success against Atlanta in recent seasons: three TDs in the 2024 opener, 277 yards and two TDs in December 2024, and three TDs in each 2023 matchup. The Falcons permit 271.4 passing yards per game (top-4 worst defense), and Mayfield faces no tough passing defenses on his schedule going forward, including the Falcons and Saints twice.
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NegativeProjectionOct 29, 2026Fantasy Football Advice
Projection constrained by recent poor performance and injury history despite expected offensive dominance. The source expects the Buccaneers to 'pretty much do what they want to do on offense' with Baker, Baky, and Igbuka, but notes 'I'm having a difficult time with the projection. He's going to run for some yards... I just can't get the passing yards up.' Context: only 11 pass attempts last week in blowout; season-long stats have been poor due to backup QB play and injury. The source further notes 'we've had Baker playing injured and play playing not that well,' which depresses passing yard projections despite adjusting for career production. Seasonal stats for Tampa Bay offense are weak, limiting upside.
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NegativeMatchupOct 29, 2026Bucs Nation
Mayfield's thumb will be tested against Atlanta's defense. Last week, Tampa Bay ran 49 times and passed 11 times against Carolina, aided by a turnover frenzy (4 turnovers) and surprise run-heavy game plan. The Falcons rank fourth in rush defense, allowing only 88.9 yards per game on average, and will not be caught off guard by Tampa's run-first approach. For Tampa to win, Mayfield will need to do more than hand off the ball; the near 50-rush-attempt gameplan is not sustainable or viable in the modern NFL.
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NegativeProjectionOct 29, 2026The Falcoholic
Mayfield has started four games in 2026 and labored in nearly all of them, throwing for just three touchdowns and two interceptions while absorbing 13 sacks. He plays poorly under pressure, averaging only 4.6 yards per attempt when the heat is close. In his return from injury last week, he threw just 11 times for 64 yards with limited mobility as he recovers. His numbers took a nosedive in 2025 after receiving a contract extension, and he has been either injured or a shadow of himself.
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NegativeProjectionOct 29, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Mayfield is expected to have another down week against Jacksonville. The Falcons have the 13th-best pressure rate and ninth-best quick pressure rate over the last five games, while Jacksonville has allowed the seventh-most yards per attempt and ranked 17th in passing success rate but held passers to the eighth-lowest passing touchdown rate. Mayfield's recent performance shows the tenth-lowest passing touchdown rate and 14th-lowest EPA per dropback.
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NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Mayfield posted only 6.7 fantasy points (QB26) in his return to the huddle last week, and his thumb obviously isn't 100%. He threw the ball only 11 times for 64 passing yards (5.8 yards per attempt) and a passing score. With those 11 passing attempts, he had an aDOT of 4.67 (third-lowest) and a 2.49 average time to throw (seventh-lowest). Despite the short area passing approach, he had only 36.4% of his throws deemed as highly accurate. The source states: "With Tampa Bay protecting Mayfield with limited passing volume, it's impossible to feel good about plugging him into a fantasy lineup." Atlanta has allowed the 13th-fewest yards per attempt, the tenth-lowest passing touchdown rate, and the 14th-lowest EPA per dropback over their last five games, with the 13th-best pressure rate and the ninth-best quick pressure rate. The source expects another down week for Mayfield.
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NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Baker Mayfield posted only 6.7 fantasy points (QB26) in his return last week, with his thumb injury clearly not fully healed. He threw only 11 times for 64 passing yards (5.8 yards per attempt) and one passing touchdown. His aDOT was 4.67 (third-lowest) and average time to throw was 2.49 seconds (seventh-lowest), indicating Tampa Bay is protecting him with limited volume. Despite the short-area approach, Mayfield had only 36.4% of throws deemed highly accurate. Atlanta has allowed the 13th-fewest yards per attempt, tenth-lowest passing touchdown rate, and 14th-lowest EPA per dropback over their last five games, with the 13th-best pressure rate and ninth-best quick pressure rate. The source expects another down week for Mayfield.
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