Is Baker Mayfield Playing This Week?
Find out if Baker Mayfield is playing in Week 1
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Latest News
Baker Mayfield shines in Buccaneers rout of Panthers
Baker Mayfield led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a commanding 48-14 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. He completed 27 of 32 passes for 359 yards and five touchdowns, achieving a season-high passer rating of 143.8. Mayfield connected with Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan for two touchdowns each, and found Payne Durham for another score. The Buccaneers amassed 551 yards of total offense, with running back Bucky Irving contributing 113 rushing yards. This win improved Tampa Bay's record to 9-7, keeping them in contention for the NFC South title.
Fantasy Impact: Mayfield's stellar performance significantly boosted his fantasy value, rewarding managers who started him in Week 17. With 359 passing yards and five touchdowns, he delivered one of the top quarterback performances of the week.
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