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

Baker Mayfield Out vs. Packers: Jalon Daniels to Make First NFL Start

The Buccaneers ruled out Baker Mayfield (thumb) for Week 4, opening the door for rookie Jalon Daniels.

By Cole Hartwell
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without starting quarterback Baker Mayfield for Sunday’s Week 4 game against the Green Bay Packers, according to the team’s final injury report. Rookie Jalon Daniels is in line to make his first NFL start.

What happened

Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb in last week’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings, per Yahoo Sports. He was ruled out Friday and will miss the game. According to the final injury report, Mayfield was one of four Buccaneers players ruled out for Week 4.

Daniels, an undrafted rookie, is listed as the Buccaneers’ QB1 on the depth chart and has no injury designation. He appeared in Week 3 against Minnesota, playing 6% of snaps and throwing one interception with nine rushing yards.

Other Buccaneers ruled out include outside linebacker Rueben Bain Jr. (groin and shoulder), tight end Ko Kieft (elbow), and cornerback Benjamin Morrison (quadriceps). Linebacker SirVocea Dennis (calf) and defensive lineman Rakeem Nuñez-Roches (ankle/foot) are listed as questionable, per Yahoo Sports.

Context

The Buccaneers enter Week 4 with an 0-3 record, looking to avoid their first 0-4 start since 2014. Mayfield had started all three games, throwing for 615 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions while adding 65 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown.

Daniels joined the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent and has played only a handful of snaps this season. Tampa Bay’s three losses have come by a combined 17 points, according to Yahoo Sports.

What’s next

The Buccaneers host the Packers at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday. With Mayfield out for several weeks, according to Yahoo Sports, Daniels could remain the starter beyond Week 4. The team’s next decision point on Mayfield’s recovery will likely come after the game.

🏈 Fantasy impact

In Week 4, Jalon Daniels is a low-end QB2 in superflex leagues, but a risky play in standard formats. His Week 3 appearance (one interception, 9 rushing yards) offers little confidence, but his rushing ability could provide a floor. Avoid starting him unless desperate. The absence of Mayfield lowers the fantasy outlook for Tampa Bay’s pass catchers like Chris Godwin (who returned to practice Thursday after an ankle injury) and Mike Evans. The Buccaneers may lean more on the run, but no clear backfield upgrade is apparent. For Green Bay, the Packers’ defense becomes a strong streaming option. In dynasty leagues, Daniels remains a stash, but his immediate value is limited.

Quick answers

Is Baker Mayfield playing in Week 4?

No, Baker Mayfield has been ruled out for Week 4 against the Packers due to a dislocated right thumb.

Who is starting at quarterback for the Buccaneers in Week 4?

Rookie Jalon Daniels is expected to make his first NFL start in place of the injured Baker Mayfield.

How long is Baker Mayfield expected to be out?

The injury is expected to keep Mayfield out for several weeks, according to Yahoo Sports.

Sources

  1. Player data (Sleeper)
  2. Buccaneers vs. Packers: Final injury report for Week 4 (Yahoo Sports)

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