Baker Mayfield

Baker Mayfield hasn't been the same quarterback in the back half of the season. Maybe all the injuries have caught up to him, or he's just in a funk. I don't know, but Mayfield has fallen off from his strong early-season play. Since Week 12, he has been the QB27 in fantasy points per game. Since Week 12, among 28 qualifying quarterbacks, Mayfield ranks 26th in yards per attempt, 21st in highly accurate throw rate, 27th in catchable target rate, and 25th in fantasy points per dropback. This week offers a matchup for him to at least provide decent QB2 production. Since Week 12, Miami has ranked 15th in yards per attempt and success rate per dropback while allowing the 12th-highest passer rating and the tenth-most passing touchdowns (tied).

Baker Mayfield was forced to air it out often during Sunday's 20-17 loss to Miami, resulting in a season-high 33 completions on 44 attempts for 346 yards and two touchdowns. The veteran quarterback also added 16 rushing yards on three carries, but his production was marred by three turnovers—two interceptions and a lost fumble.

Fantasy Impact

Mayfield connected with Chris Godwin and Mike Evans for short touchdowns, posting his second 300-yard passing performance of the season as the Buccaneers played from behind for much of the contest. However, his late-game miscues proved critical in the defeat. Mayfield and the Buccaneers will now face the Panthers in a decisive Week 18 matchup that will determine the NFC South champion.