Availability
Baker Mayfield (thumb) is expected to be sidelined for around three weeks.
Fantasy Impact
Mayfield underwent an MRI on his thumb after Sunday's loss to the Vikings, and the results indicated that he will need to miss around three weeks while he recovers. The team is going to start undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels in his absence, which is likely bad news for the fantasy value of Emeka Egbuka, Bucky Irving, and Tampa Bay's entire offense for the next few weeks.
Baker Mayfield (thumb) suffered a dislocated thumb in the Bucs game against the Minnesota Vikings. He will undergo an MRI. Before exiting, he completed 17-of-34 passes for 217 yards with a touchdown and a pick.
Fantasy Impact
Mayfield has been struggling so far this season, and now has an injury to boot. His MRI will reveal more of the extent to his injury, and how long he might be out. It’s a tough blow for the Bucs, and it’s likely Jaylon Daniels will receive a start next week.
Baker Mayfield (thumb) exited Sunday’s contest between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Minnesota Vikings with an apparent thumb injury according to Rick Stroud.
Fantasy Impact
Mayfield headed to the locker room after suffering the injury late in the fourth quarter, completing 17-of-34 pass attempts for 217 yards, one touchdown, and one interception prior to exiting. Jalon Daniels takes over behind center for head coach Todd Bowles.
Baker Mayfield (illness) is off of the injury report for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Fantasy Impact
Mayfield was dealing with a minor illness earlier in the week, but he's over it now and carries no injury designation heading into the weekend. He should be a full go against the Vikings and will be looking to bounce back after a rough first two weeks to the season so far.
Baker Mayfield told reporters he practiced in full again on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Mayfield said he is feeling better as he battles an illness. He should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Vikings.