Baker Mayfield
QB · Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Roster observation: 2026, Week 8. Sat, Oct 31, 2:03 AM ET
Week 8, 2026 projection
15.7 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Sat, Oct 31, 8:25 AM ET
QB17 among 66 available QB projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 8, 2026 outlook
Baker Mayfield's sourced report lists no game designation and Full Participation in Practice for practice. This source is stale; verify it before making a lineup decision. Baker Mayfield has a scheduled Week 8 matchup at home against Atlanta Falcons. Kickoff: Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET.
The stored Week 8 forecast is 15.7 PPR points. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Passing yards per game averaged 154.3 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 7, 3, 2. There is not a complete three-game comparison window. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 8 matchup
ATL
Atlanta Falcons
Scheduled home matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
154.3n=3
Passing yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 3, 2. Not enough complete data to label a change.
12.0n=3
Rushing yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 3, 2. Not enough complete data to label a change.
10.0n=3
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 7, 3, 2. Not enough complete data to label a change.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards per game | 7, 3, 2 / 154.3 (3 recorded) | 1 / 216.0 (1 recorded) |
| Rushing yards per game | 7, 3, 2 / 12.0 (3 recorded) | 1 / 30.0 (1 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 7, 3, 2 / 10.0 (3 recorded) | 1 / 11.6 (1 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
There are not two comparable player identities in this roster view.
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Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A'Shawn Robinson | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| Antoine Winfield Jr. | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Rib | Observation time is not available. |
| Baker Mayfield | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Thumb | Observation time is not available. |
| Bucky Irving | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| Chris Godwin Jr. | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| Emeka Egbuka | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Foot | Observation time is not available. |
| Josiah Trotter | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Illness | Observation time is not available. |
| Kenny Gainwell | Questionable | Full Participation in Practice | Hip | Observation time is not available. |
| Luke Goedeke | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Calf | Observation time is not available. |
| Yaya Diaby | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Illness | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | Offense | QB | 1 | Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
10.0
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
11.0
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
13.0
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 7 | CAR | 6.7 | 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 / 3 | MIN | 11.3 | 217 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 / 2 | CLE | 12.2 | 182 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2026 / 1 | CIN | 11.6 | 216 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2025 / 18 | CAR | 13.2 | 203 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 / 17 | MIA | 17.4 | 346 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 / 16 | CAR | 12.7 | 145 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 / 15 | ATL | 19.2 | 277 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Injury and practice report
- Game designation
- Not reported
- Practice designation
- Full Participation in Practice
- Reported injury
- Thumb
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
News and podcast discussion
Updated Oct 31, 5:15 AM ET
But Baker Mayfield only threw for about 63 yards, and the Buccaneers ran all over Carolina.
Atlanta's Michael Penix Jr. comes off consecutive games with three touchdown throws and no picks. Baker Mayfield was flat-out bad until his return last week and mostly handed off in a win at Carolina.
That’s the entire analysis.Others: Lower-ranked quarterbacks that you might be considering, but who I’d try to avoid in Superflex this week include Baker Mayfield (@ATL, and we still haven’t seen him have to throw with that injured thumb), Michael Penix, Jr.
Don't be surprised if ... JSN makes history, Baker Mayfield has a stellar Week 8 Oct 30, 6:32 AM ET
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Baker Mayfield set to make return vs. Panthers, looks to turn around struggling Buccaneers Oct 22, 7:24 PM ET