The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-5) will host the New England Patriots (2-7) in Week 10. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding QB Baker Mayfield.
Is Baker Mayfield Playing in Week 10?
Mayfield is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Buccaneers’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Mayfield in Week 10?
Mayfield’s stock has dipped after opening the season with six straight games scoring north of 17 fantasy points, as he has totaled just 15.2 total over the past two (road games against the Lions and Saints).
I’m not overly worried about it, but it is a reminder that, outside of a select few, the range of outcomes is wide at the highest scoring position in the game.
Mayfield doesn’t have a single rushing yard in either one of those tough games and has been held to 15 or fewer in five straight after clearing 30 in each of his first three. He was the fifth-best QB in Weeks 1-5 and has been QB24. It goes without saying that he slots in between those two extremes moving forward and could trend closer to the hot streak by season’s end, should the roster around him get healthy.
For now, this is a shaky profile in a tough matchup. You’re not going to find a better option on the waiver wire, so you’re rolling with Mayfield this week, but you’ll need your skill position players to do the heavy lifting.
Mayfield is hovering around QB10 for me this week.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Mayfield’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 10
Mayfield is projected to score 19.2 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Mayfield to throw for 268 yards and 1.8 passing touchdowns with 0.9 interceptions. Mayfield could also add 15 rushing yards and 0.1 rushing touchdowns on the ground.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 10 Weather Impact: Patriots at Buccaneers
The forecast for kickoff is 78°F with 6 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
