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Baker Mayfield injury update: out for Week 6 vs. Steelers (right thumb)

Tampa Bay will start Jalon Daniels for a third straight game with Baker Mayfield ruled out.

By Cole Hartwell
Baker Mayfield
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Baker Mayfield is officially out for the Buccaneers’ Week 6 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The team ruled him out on Friday after he missed all three practices during the week, according to Yahoo Sports.

What happened

Mayfield continues to recover from a right thumb injury. He has not played since the Buccaneers’ Week 3 game against the Minnesota Vikings, where he dislocated his right thumb. The team has not specified when he might return.

Context

Jalon Daniels will make his third consecutive start at quarterback. Last week, Daniels completed 19 of 25 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown in a win over the Dallas Cowboys. In his two starts, he has not thrown for over 200 yards, according to Yahoo Sports. Daniels has 27.2 PPR points in three games this season, with 337 passing yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions.

Timeline

  • Oct. 15: Buccaneers offensive coordinator Zac Robinson said Mayfield was “not quite ready” to return from his dislocated right thumb. Mayfield was scheduled to throw Wednesday to test his grip, but Robinson said things had not progressed to that point.
  • Oct. 16: Mayfield remained sidelined for a second consecutive practice Thursday, putting his availability in serious doubt, according to Yahoo Sports.
  • Friday: The Buccaneers ruled Mayfield out for Sunday’s game, according to Yahoo Sports.

Depth chart

The depth chart behind Daniels includes Baker Mayfield, who is out, and Easton Stick. Stick has not played this season.

What’s next

The Buccaneers host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET at Raymond James Stadium. The Steelers are 3-2, while Tampa Bay is 1-4.

🏈 Fantasy impact

With Mayfield out again, Jalon Daniels remains the Bucs’ starter. He has put up modest numbers in his two starts and is projected for 13.2 PPR points this week. He’s a low-end QB2 in superflex leagues. The Steelers defense is a tough matchup, so Daniels is a risky play. In deeper leagues, consider adding Easton Stick only if you are desperate for a backup. Baker Mayfield should be held in all formats, but his return timeline is unclear. This news solidifies Daniels as the Bucs’ starter for Week 6.

Quick answers

Will Baker Mayfield play in Week 6?

No, Baker Mayfield is out for Week 6 vs. the Steelers due to a right thumb injury.

Who is the Buccaneers starting quarterback in Week 6?

Jalon Daniels will start for the third consecutive game.

What is Baker Mayfield's injury?

Mayfield has a dislocated right thumb suffered in Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings.

Sources

  1. Player data (Sleeper)
  2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers depth chart, QB (Sleeper)
  3. Baker Mayfield injury update: out for Week 6 vs. Steelers (right thumb) (Fantasy Football Desk)
  4. Baker Mayfield injury update: not quite ready to return for Week 6 vs. Steelers (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. Baker Mayfield injury update: will test thumb Wednesday ahead of Week 6 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (Fantasy Football Desk)
  6. Buccaneers vs. Steelers: Inactives for Week 6 (Yahoo Sports)
  7. Steelers vs. Buccaneers: Week 6 game picks (Yahoo Sports)

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