PFF ranks Baker Mayfield 18th among NFL quarterbacks for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 12:55 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Pro Football Focus (PFF) has placed Baker Mayfield at No. 18 among NFL starting quarterbacks ahead of the 2026 season. This ranking comes after an uneven 2025 season characterized by 28 big-time throws and an equal number of turnover-worthy plays, which led the league. Mayfield's performance declined after a midseason injury to receiver Mike Evans. Despite Evans returning late in the season, Tampa Bay struggled and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2019. Entering 2026, Mayfield faces a new challenge without Evans, aiming to improve his status and reduce turnovers while leading the team.
- •Baker Mayfield ranked No. 18 by PFF.
- •Led NFL with 28 turnover-worthy plays last season.
- •Performance dropped after Mike Evans' injury in Week 7.
- •Tampa Bay missed playoffs in 2025 for first time since 2019.
- •Mayfield faces 2026 season without Evans.
- 12:55 AMYahoo Sports — PFF ranks Baker Mayfield among other starting quarterbacks
"PFF ranked Baker Mayfield No. 18 among NFL starting quarterbacks entering 2026 after an up-and-down season
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