Baker Mayfield Fantasy QB
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| Height / Weight | 6'1" / 215 lbs. |
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| Date of Birth (Age) | Apr 14, 1995(27) |
| College | Oklahoma |
| Experience | 2 Years |
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Baker Mayfield NEWS
Baker Mayfield Expected To Start The Rest Of Season
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay confirmed that he expects quarterback Baker Mayfield to be the team's starter for the final four games of the season. John Wolford got the start on Thursday night against the Las Vegas Raiders, but Mayfield replaced him after just one offensive series despite being claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday. The 27-year-old wasn't fantastic in his first action with the Rams, but he led the team to an improbable come-from-behind win to energize the organization. He finished 22-for-35 for 230 yards and one touchdown while carrying the ball four times for 10 yards. It was a cool moment for Mayfield in the midst of a tough year. He'll give the Rams offense the most upside with Matthew Stafford's (concussion, neck) season over, but Mayfield will merely be a low-end QB2 in superflex leagues.
Dec 9, 2022 • 11:24 PM | RotoBallerBaker Mayfield Expected To Be Active, Could Start
New Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield is expected to be active on Thursday night against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14, and there's a real chance he plays if John Wolford (neck) isn't deemed healthy enough after pre-game warmups, according to sources. Mayfield arrived on Tuesday night after he was claimed off waivers from the Carolina Panthers and is up to speed on the full game plan. The 27-year-old would be an upgrade over the injured Wolford, but the Rams can't expect him to run the entire offense after learning the playbook in two days. Rookie Bryce Perkins would back up Mayfield if Wolford is inactive. Matthew Stafford (concussion, neck) is on Injured Reserve and is effectively done for the year, so Mayfield could end up starting the final five games of 2022 in a lost season for the defending Super Bowl champions.
Dec 8, 2022 • 5:11 PM | RotoBallerBaker Mayfield Claimed By The Rams
The Los Angeles Rams claimed former No. 1 overall pick Baker Mayfield off waivers from the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday, according to league sources. The Rams now inherit the remaining $1.35 million on Mayfield's contract. He's expected to fly to Los Angeles by Tuesday night, and he could play on Thursday night against the Las Vegas Raiders. Matthew Stafford (concussion, neck) has missed the last two games and will likely miss the rest of the year after being put on Injured Reserve. John Wolford is also dealing with an injury, leaving rookie Bryce Perkins as the only healthy QB on the roster. Mayfield will surely make starts for the Rams down the stretch, but he's highly unlikely to start in Week 14 on such a short turnaround.
Dec 6, 2022 • 11:01 PM | RotoBallerPanthers Cut Ties With Baker Mayfield
The Carolina Panthers waived quarterback Baker Mayfield on Monday. Mayfield asked to be released by the organization and was granted his wish. The move locks in the fifth-rounder in the trade with the Cleveland Browns, rather than a fourth-round pick. With Mayfield out of the picture in Carolina, P.J. Walker is expected to serve as Sam Darnold's backup in Week 14 against the Seattle Seahawks. Teams like the Houston Texans, Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers might want to give Mayfield a shot this year. The 27-year-old wasn't the savior the Panthers were hoping he'd be, as he completed 57.8 percent of his passes and threw for 1,313 yards, six touchdowns and six interceptions in his seven games (six starts).
Dec 5, 2022 • 5:05 PM | RotoBallerBaker Mayfield, Sam Darnold Could Return Next Week
Neither Carolina Panthers quarterbacks Baker Mayfield (ankle) nor Sam Darnold (ankle) will play in Week 7 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but both have a chance to return next week at the Atlanta Falcons as long as there are no setbacks at practice, according to sources. Darnold remains on Injured Reserve, but he could be activated late next week if the team feels he's ready. The bigger question is who the Panthers would go with as the starter under center if they are both ready to go. Mayfield has underwhelmed in his first five games with the team, completing a career-low 59.9 percent of his 153 pass attempts for 962 yards, four touchdowns and four picks. P.J. Walker is making his second straight start for the Panthers in Week 7 against the Bucs.
Oct 23, 2022 • 4:26 PM | RotoBallerBaker Mayfield Out, Laviska Shenault Jr. Active
Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield (ankle) is officially inactive for Week 7 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (hamstring) is active. Mayfield was doubtful to play this weekend, and it remains to be seen if he'll be healthy enough to return to the starting role under center in Week 8 against the Atlanta Falcons. With Sam Darnold (ankle) still on Injured Reserve, P.J. Walker will make his second straight start at QB for the rebuilding Panthers. Shenault missed the last two games with a strained right hamstring, but he'll return with more opportunity in the passing attack after Carolina traded Robbie Anderson away this week. Still, Shenault will battling for playing time with Shi Smith, Terrace Marshall Jr. and Rashard Higgins, making him a deep-league dart throw.
Oct 23, 2022 • 4:11 PM | RotoBallerBaker Mayfield Doubtful For Week 7
Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield (ankle) is listed as doubtful on the team's final injury report for a Week 7 bout with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Mayfield was able to practice in a limited fashion on both Thursday and Friday, so although a return is near, it is unlikely to be on Sunday. Even if Mayfield is surprisingly active, he will only be available as a backup with head coach Steve Wilks already announcing PJ Walker as the starter. Mayfield will hope to start in Week 8 against the Atlanta Falcons, but he can be left on the waiver wire in one-QB redraft fantasy leagues.
Oct 22, 2022 • 2:46 AM | RotoBallerBaker Mayfield Doesn't Practice On Wednesday
Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield (ankle) didn't practice on Wednesday. While he was seen recently without a walking boot, his absence from practice isn't an encouraging sign regarding his availability for Week 7 against the Buccaneers. Fantasy managers should prepare for P.J. Walker to make his second consecutive start. The 27-year-old threw 60 yards of 10-for-16 passing while rushing for negative yardage off his lone attempt before exiting due to injury. With that said, no one should consider Walker a suitable replacement for Mayfield, although neither of them belongs on fantasy rosters at this point.
Oct 20, 2022 • 1:22 AM | RotoBallerBaker Mayfield Not In Walking Boot Monday
Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield (ankle) was not in a walking boot when he came into the team's locker room on Monday. Mayfield suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 5 and was inactive for the Week 6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. It's highly unlikely that he'll be active in Week 7 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, either. Sam Darnold (ankle) continues to rehab from an ankle injury of his own and remains on Injured Reserve, so it's fully expected that P.J. Walker will make his second straight start this weekend against Tampa. In his first start of the season against LA, Walker went 10-for-16 for just 60 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. He'll be a desperation low-end QB2 in superflex leagues if he makes another start against the Bucs.
Oct 17, 2022 • 10:29 PM | RotoBallerBaker Mayfield Inactive Sunday
Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield (ankle) is officially inactive against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 6. This comes as no surprise considering he had been listed as doubtful. P.J. Walker will start in his place. Christian McCaffrey and D.J. Moore are the only Carolina players with legitimate fantasy relevance this Sunday.
Oct 16, 2022 • 6:39 PM | RotoBallerBaker Mayfield Doubtful To Play In Week 6
The Carolina Panthers have listed quarterback Baker Mayfield (ankle) as doubtful for Week 6 against the Los Angeles Rams. Mayfield did not take part in an official practice on Friday, and even if he's active on Sunday, he would serve as the backup to P.J. Walker in Week 6 action. The 27-year-old suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 5 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, and it wouldn't be a surprise at all if he missed multiple games. If Mayfield is inactive, the Panthers would likely elevate Jacob Eason from the practice squad to serve as Walker's backup. Mayfield has played poorly in his first five games with the Panthers and isn't guaranteed to get his starting job back once he's healthy.
Oct 14, 2022 • 4:01 PM | RotoBallerBaker Mayfield Misses Practice Wednesday
Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield (ankle) was listed as a non-participant in practice on Wednesday. This shouldn't come as a surprise at all after he suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 5 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Mayfield will avoid surgery on his ankle and isn't being ruled out for Week 6 against the Los Angeles Rams, but he's highly unlikely to play this weekend. With Sam Darnold (ankle) still on Injured Reserve, P.J. Walker is in line to start under center for Carolina. With Walker set to play in Week 6, fantasy managers need to downgrade all of the Panthers offensive skill players against a tough Rams defense.
Oct 12, 2022 • 8:30 PM | RotoBallerPanthers Not Ruling Baker Mayfield Out For Sunday Just Yet
Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield (ankle) suffered a high-ankle sprain and will avoid surgery. However, the Panthers are leaving the door open for him to return to action as soon as this week. The injury typically sidelines players for multiple weeks, but the organization noted that he played the entire second half of Sunday's game against the 49ers despite the ailment. While the probability of the 27-year-old suiting up this week remains low, it does bode well for a possible return next week, or at least sooner rather than later. Fantasy managers are best to move forward under the assumption that P.J. Walker will be under center, which means a slight downgrade for the offensive weapons.
Oct 12, 2022 • 12:10 PM | RotoBallerBaker Mayfield To Avoid Surgery
Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield (ankle) received second opinions on his high-ankle sprain that confirmed he's not dealing with major damage and no surgery is needed, according to sources. Mayfield will not go on Injured Reserve as of now, leaving open the possibility that he could return within four games. Sam Darnold (ankle) isn't ready to come off Injured Reserve with an ankle injury of his own, so it will be P.J. Walker starting under center for the Panthers in the first game without head coach Matt Rhule in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Rams. Walker will be making just his third NFL start, so all of Carolina's offensive weapons should be downgraded by fantasy managers. Mayfield could be facing competition from Darnold for the starting job once he's ready to return from his high-ankle sprain.
Oct 11, 2022 • 4:45 PM | RotoBallerBaker Mayfield To Miss Time With Ankle Sprain
Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield (ankle) suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 5 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, according to sources. It means that he'll have to miss some time, but how much will be determined by more tests and opinions. With Sam Darnold (ankle) still not ready to return from Injured Reserve, P.J. Walker is in line to start in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Rams and their tough defense. Mayfield has a career-low 71.9 QB rating through his first four games in Carolina with 962 passing yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions on 153 attempts through five games. There's a chance the Panthers could go back to Darnold if he recovers from his ankle injury before Mayfield is able to return from his high-ankle sprain.
Oct 10, 2022 • 5:15 PM | RotoBallerX-Rays Come Back Negative On Baker Mayfield
Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield (foot) had X-rays on his left foot after the Week 5 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, but the X-rays came back negative. He will undergo an MRI exam on Monday to determine the extent of the injury after he left the stadium in a walking boot on Sunday. The 27-year-old signal-caller had another rough game against a tough Niners defense, going 20-for-36 for 215 yards, no touchdowns and an interception in the 37-15 loss. It remains to be seen if he'll be able to play in Week 6 against another tough defense in the Los Angeles Rams. If Mayfield isn't cleared, it would most likely be P.J. Walker under center for the Panthers. Sam Darnold (ankle) isn't likely to be ready to come off Injured Reserve in Week 6.
Oct 10, 2022 • 4:08 PM | RotoBallerBaker Mayfield Dealing With Ankle Injury
Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield (ankle) was spotted wearing a walking boot following the team's blowout loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Mayfield was replaced by veteran backup PJ Walker late in the contest and stated afterward that he was in pain but unsure of the severity of the injury. An MRI will be performed early this week to determine if the fifth-year signal-caller will need to miss any time. With Sam Darnold (ankle) still likely a few weeks away from returning, Walker would be in line for his first start of the season against the Los Angeles Rams if Mayfield is sidelined next week.
Oct 10, 2022 • 1:02 AM | RotoBallerPanthers Name Baker Mayfield The Starting QB
The Carolina Panthers officially announced quarterback Baker Mayfield as their starting quarterback for Week 1 of the regular season against his former team, the Cleveland Browns. When the Panthers acquired Mayfield from the Browns, it was presumed that he'd be the starter to open the 2022 season over Sam Darnold and rookie Matt Corral. Mayfield will have his revenge game after being pushed out of Cleveland after a tough 2021 season in which he played most of the year with a torn labrum in his left shoulder, amid a handful of other injuries. The 27-year-old could bounce back with better health, but he also won't have a very long leash if he struggles early on. In fantasy football, Mayfield will be a low-end QB2 option.
Aug 22, 2022 • 4:00 PM | RotoBallerPanthers Expected To Name Baker Mayfield The Starter
The Carolina Panthers are expected to name quarterback Baker Mayfield their starting QB for Week 1 of the regular season against his former team, the Cleveland Browns, according to sources. Mayfield has been competing with Sam Darnold during training camp. Head coach Matt Rhule said he could decide between Mayfield and Darnold by the preseason game against the New England Patriots. It's always been Mayfield's job to lose after Carolina acquired him from the Browns in the offseason. The 27-year-old struggled through injuries in 2021 in his final season in Cleveland, but he'll be hoping to bounce back this year with better health, beginning with a revenge tilt. Mayfield will be a low-end QB2 for fantasy managers.
Aug 18, 2022 • 2:07 PM | RotoBaller
