We view Mayfield as a QB2 worth a pick no earlier than Round 12 in one-QB leagues and toward 60th overall in Superflex leagues. The truth is it remains difficult to know what to expect from Mayfield. Last year was his worst in Tampa in terms of yards per attempt, touchdown rate, and bad throw rate, but injuries could be to blame. He began training camp healthy as ever, but without Mike Evans at his disposal. While second-year receiver Emeka Egbuka will be tasked to replace Evans, there are major questions about what Chris Godwin has left in the tank. And he has another new offensive coordinator, his sixth in as many seasons. Despite those concerns, Fantasy managers shouldn't forget about his monster 2024, nor the start he had to 2025 (24.9 points per game in his first six) before injuries ravaged the offense. Lastly, Mayfield didn't get a contract extension done with the Bucs, so he'll be motivated to play for a new deal. There's a lot on the line for Mayfield and the Bucs as a whole, but Fantasy managers won't have nearly as much skin in the game, making him an easy low-risk high-reward consideration.

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