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Baker Mayfield’s Resurgence: Stats and Latest News (as of October 11, 2025)The graphic you shared highlights Baker Mayfield’s impressive performance since the start of the 2024 NFL season, showcasing his growth as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ quarterback. Over 22 games (the full 2024 season plus the first five games of 2025), he’s accumulated 5,783 passing yards, 51 touchdowns, and a 106.2 passer rating. These numbers reflect a career-best stretch, building on his 2024 Pro Bowl campaign where he threw for 4,500 yards and 41 touchdowns. Below, I’ll break down the context, verification, and the latest news surrounding his hot start to the 2025 season.Verifying the Graphic’s StatsMayfield’s stats align closely with official NFL records through Week 5 of 2025. Here’s a quick comparison:
These figures underscore Mayfield’s efficiency— he’s completed 71% of his passes in 2024 (3rd-best in NFL) and maintains a 65.1% rate in 2025 despite injuries to key receivers like Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. He’s thrown just 1 interception in 2025 (10:1 TD-INT ratio, 4th in NFL), showing marked ball security compared to his Cleveland days.Recent Performance Highlights (2025 Season)Mayfield, now 30, has the Buccaneers at 4-1 entering Week 6, leading the NFC South for the third straight year. His play has been clutch, with Tampa Bay becoming the first team in NFL history to win four of their first five games on a game-winning score in the final minute of regulation—all while trailing with under a minute left in each. Key games:
- Week 1 vs. Atlanta: 25-yard TD pass to rookie WR Emeka Egbuka with 59 seconds left for a 23-20 win.
- Week 2 vs. Houston: Trailed by 5 with 1:00 left; orchestrated a comeback for a 20-19 victory.
- Week 3 vs. NY Jets: Mic’d-up heroics in a 3-0 start during the Bucs’ 50th season game.
- Week 5 vs. Seattle (38-35 win): 29/33 for 379 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs (87.9% completion, NFL-high for Week 5). Outdueled ex-No. 1 pick Sam Darnold in a shootout; connected with Egbuka for 7 catches/163 yards/1 TD, setting NFL history as the first QB-rookie duo with 300+ yards and 150+ receiving in a road win.
Despite missing Evans (hamstring), Mayfield averaged 334 yards and 2 TDs per game in those two outings. His chemistry with Egbuka (Ohio State alum) is electric—Egbuka’s September Rookie of the Month award ties into Mayfield calling him “One of One.”Breaking News and Buzz (October 2025)
- FedEx Air & Ground Player of the Week (Week 5): Awarded on October 8 for his Seattle masterpiece—his 4th career nod and 16th weekly honor overall. Mayfield’s 11.5 yards/attempt led the NFL that week.
- MVP Chatter Heating Up: Analysts are calling Mayfield an “MVP-level” performer, with +2000 odds offering value (behind favorites like Patrick Mahomes). He’s 11th in 2024 MVP voting but leads Tampa Bay’s “ComeBake Kids” era of late-game magic. PFF highlights him in the MVP race, while CBS notes the Bucs’ 11.4 projected wins (3rd-highest in NFL).
- Upcoming Matchup: Hosts the San Francisco 49ers (4-1) on October 12 (CBS, 4:25 p.m. ET). 49ers QB Brock Purdy is out (Mac Jones starts); Mayfield’s pre-game comments focused on sustaining third-down success (Bucs lead NFL at 48.6%) and exploiting SF’s defense. Practice notes: OT Tristan Wirfs (knee) is active but limited; Mayfield praised OC Josh Grizzard’s planning.
- Injury/Team Context: Evans and Godwin are back in the mix, boosting an offense that’s scored 76.6% of TDs via air since 2022 (NFL-high). LB Lavonte David’s Week 5 INT sealed the Seattle win. Head coach Todd Bowles called the comebacks a “team effort,” but Mayfield’s 4 fourth-quarter comebacks (league-high) steal the show.
- Off-Field Narrative Shift: Once labeled “cocky,” Mayfield’s maturity shines—now praised for confidence in scrambles and clutch throws. Recent X buzz includes fans pushing his top-7 QB status and “Baker for MVP” memes, especially ironic given his Browns history.