Baker Mayfield emerges as fantasy value option for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 10:50 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Baker Mayfield is viewed as a potential fantasy value heading into the 2026 season. Recovering from injuries that affected his performance in 2025, he averaged 18.5 points per game prior to a Week 12 injury. Mayfield had a solid scoring output of 282.9 points last season, positioning him lower in drafts despite consistent previous finishes among top quarterbacks. His average draft position is currently 119, ranking as the 19th quarterback, suggesting he may outperform expectations if he remains healthy.
- •Mayfield finished 2025 with 282.9 fantasy points.
- •He averaged 18.5 points per game before injury.
- •He is currently being drafted as the 19th quarterback.
- •Mayfield has been a top-12 QB for three consecutive seasons.
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"Baker Mayfield is looking to bounce back in 2026 and if he does he will become a fantasy value.
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