Baker Mayfield again looks like an MVP candidate
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An NFL executive was gushing about the way Baker Mayfield has been playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to The Athletic.
Not long after nearly losing a fumble on a sack, Mac Jones finally unravels for the 49ers, tossing a deep pick to Jamel Dean that just might seal a home victory for Tampa Bay, which is getting heroic stuff from its own gunslinger in Baker Mayfield:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield may be the NFL's MVP through the first six games of the season.
Mayfield has the third-best odds (+470) to bring home the hardware according to DraftKings, trailing Buffalo's Josh Allen (+185) and Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes (+225). Mahomes moved from +470 to +225 following Kansas City's win against Detroit. Mayfield did have a big jump from +700 to +470.
It's kind of crazy to believe it's already Week 7, but here we are.The first six weeks of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2025 season have been a doozy, to say the least. Before Sunday's win against the San Francisco 49ers,
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White says both Baker Mayfield and Tom Brady share a specific quality.
Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers may need another new offensive coordinator if the offense continues its success.From Dave Canales to Liam Coen to Josh Grizzard, Mayfield keeps elevating his play.
Highlights from the Week 6 matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 2025 NFL season.