Baker Mayfield's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (ribs, ankle) did what he could during Sunday's regular season finale against the Carolina Panthers. Mayfield came into the game with a serious ribs injury. He also picked up an ankle injury during the first quarter of Sunday's game. Mayfield played through the issues, but it wasn't a pretty performance. He completed 20-of-32 passing attempts for 137 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in the win. Mayfield was barely able to move out there, but got the job done and led the Bucs to the postseason. However, the Bucs won't have much of a chance in the playoffs if Mayfield isn't healthy.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (ribs) is officially active for Week 18 versus the Carolina Panthers. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction ahead of kickoff. Mayfield's official status mirrors optimism from head coach Todd Bowles, who said, "He'll be ready to go on Sunday." Fantasy managers and Buccaneers fans alike will hope that Mayfield can bounce back after throwing a pair of interceptions in last week's loss to the New Orleans Saints. He ranks as a mid-range QB2 in most fantasy leagues.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (ribs) is expected to play in Week 18 versus the Carolina Panthers. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction after he logged a full practice on Friday. Furthermore, head coach Todd Bowles showed optimism on the quarterback's status, saying, "He'll be ready to go on Sunday." Fantasy managers and Buccaneers fans alike will hope that Mayfield can bounce back after throwing a pair of interceptions in last week's loss. He ranks as a mid-range QB2 in most fantasy leagues.

Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (ribs) is listed as questionable for the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers despite receiving a questionable tag on the final injury report on Friday. Head coach Todd Bowles said on Friday that Mayfield is a "full-go" and will start in a must-win game this weekend on the road in Carolina. The 28-year-old signal-caller came out of the Week 17 loss to the New Orleans Saints with some sore ribs, but he'll tough it out and suit up on Sunday in hopes of leading the Bucs to another NFC South title. It won't be a great matchup on the road coming off a lackluster performance, but Mayfield has a little more sleeper appeal in DFS with several other big-name QBs being rested in the regular season finale.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that quarterback Baker Mayfield (ribs) is good to go for the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Mayfield didn't appear limited at all in practice on Friday and will start in a game the Buccaneers need to win in order to lock up the NFC South title. He'll most likely be removed from the team's final injury report on Friday. At best, the 28-year-old will be a DFS sleeper at the QB position this weekend against an underrated Panthers defense on the road. Mayfield does have two 300-yard games in his last three contests and will have more fantasy appeal this weekend with several high-end signal-callers being rested. His availability is also great news for those looking to use receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin in DFS lineups.