Baker Mayfield Injury: Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

With the injury to Baker Mayfield, fantasy football managers are left with a potential void on their roster. Let’s check out the extent of the injury and players you can target on your fantasy football waiver wire this week. And here are all of our fantasy football waiver wire pickups for NFL Week 13.

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Injury Replacements

Injury Outlook

Baker Mayfield suffers shoulder sprain, to undergo MRI Monday
Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles told reporters that QB Baker Mayfield sprained his left shoulder and will undergo an MRI on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Mayfield suffered the injury on the final play of the first half and did not return in Sunday’s loss against the Rams. If he misses time, Teddy Bridgewater would figure to take over behind center for the Bucs.
– Ari Koslow

Baker Mayfield left the Buccaneers’ loss to the Los Angeles Rams early with a shoulder injury. Then, on the final throw before halftime, he went down, gripping his left shoulder. Teddy Bridgewater filled in for him.

With this being a left shoulder sprain injury — not his throwing shoulder — Mayfield could play in Week 13. This move could’ve been due to the Buccaneers trailing heavily at the end of the first half.

Still, we’ll need more information during the week before we can determine whether he’ll suit up in Week 13. If he doesn’t, this would seriously impact the Buccaneers’ pass-catchers.

Waiver Wire Replacements to Target

Quarterbacks

Written by Ellis Bryn Johnson

Cam Ward (QB – TEN): 7% Rostered

Next Opponents: JAX, @CLE, @SF
True Value: $3
Desperate Need: $4
Budget-Minded: $1

Analysis: After a rough start to his NFL career, Cam Ward has come out of his bye week with a pair of strong starts. Considering that his strong starts came against the Texans and Seahawks, who have two of the league’s best defenses, Titans fans should be optimistic. Ward has committed only one turnover over his last two games. He has also started racking up yards with his legs. Ward had 33 rushing yards against the Texans in Week 11 and 37 rushing yards and a touchdown run against the Seahawks in Week 12. This week, he faces the Jaguars, who have allowed the third-most passing touchdowns on the season. Of all the waiver wire QBs, Ward is the most intriguing. Maybe the rookie has turned a corner.

Trevor Lawrence (QB – JAX): 49% Rostered

Next Opponents: @TEN, IND, NYJ
True Value: $2
Desperate Need: $3
Budget-Minded: $1

Analysis: I asked a magic 8 ball if Trevor Lawrence is worth a pickup. The response: “Ask again later.” Frankly, I couldn’t have said it better myself. Lawrence is the most appealing yet disappointing fantasy quarterback. With four weeks outside the top 20, five weeks between QB10 and QB19 and two weeks inside the top 10, it’s like asking the 8 ball each week. There are some good signs for Lawrence. He’s had five or more carries and three rushing touchdowns over his last four games. In Week 12, Lawrence threw for 256 yards and three touchdowns against the Cardinals. However, he also threw three interceptions. A Week 13 date with the Titans is on tap, which could help propel Lawrence to a solid performance. If you are struggling at the position, can you play Lawrence this week? Outlook is good.

Tyrod Taylor (QB – NYJ): 3% Rostered

Next Opponents: ATL, MIA, @JAX
True Value: $0
Desperate Need: $1
Budget-Minded: $0

Analysis: Tyrod Taylor is back as a starting NFL quarterback. Replacing the demoted Justin Fields, Taylor made his second start of the season on Sunday against the Ravens and threw for 222 yards and a touchdown. He added five carries for 19 yards. Taylor has always added value with his legs, helping provide a decent floor for fantasy each week. Next week, the Jets face the Falcons, who are around league average against fantasy quarterbacks. After the Falcons, the Jets face the Dolphins and the Jaguars, who have allowed the 12th-most and fourth-most fantasy points per game to quarterbacks, respectively. If you need to stream a quarterback, Taylor should be a relatively safe Week 13 option with limited upside.