Baker Mayfield Fantasy Week 17: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Panthers

In Week 17 (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will meet the Carolina Panthers, who have the 12th-ranked pass defense in the league (210.7 yards allowed per game).

For more information on Mayfield, if you're considering him for your DFS roster, check out this article before his upcoming matchup versus the Panthers.

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Mayfield vs. Panthers Game Info

• Matchup: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers
• Game Day: December 29, 2024
• Game Time: 1:00 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 17.7
• Projected Passing Yards: 245.16
• Projected Passing TDs: 2.00
• Projected Rushing Yards: 12.01
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.13

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Mayfield Fantasy Performance

• Mayfield is currently the sixth-ranked fantasy player at his position (sixth overall), putting up 309.5 total fantasy points (20.6 per game).
• Over his last three games, Mayfield has put up 69.3 fantasy points (23.1 per game), as he's compiled 886 yards on 71-of-99 passing with nine touchdowns and four picks. As a runner, he's tacked on 79 rushing yards on seven carries.
• Mayfield has tallied 98.2 fantasy points (19.6 per game) in his last five games, as he's compiled 1,415 yards on 116-of-162 passing, with 10 touchdowns and six picks. As a runner, he's tacked on 116 rushing yards on 14 carries with one TD.
• The highlight of Mayfield's season as a fantasy producer came against the Washington Commanders in Week 1, as he tallied 29.7 fantasy points by grabbing zero passes (on targets) for zero yards.
• From a fantasy standpoint, Baker Mayfield stumbled to his worst performance of the season in Week 3 against the Denver Broncos, throwing for 163 yards and one touchdown with one interception (8.5 fantasy points).

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Panthers Defensive Performance

• Carolina has given up over 300 yards passing to one player this season.
• A total of 15 players have thrown for at least one TD versus the Panthers this year.
• Carolina has allowed two or more passing TDs to nine opposing QBs this year.
• Four players have thrown for at least three TDs in a game against the Panthers this year.
• A total of four players have collected over 100 yards receiving in a game versus Carolina this season.
• A total of 25 players have hauled in a TD pass versus the Panthers this year.
• Carolina has allowed three players to catch two or more TD passes in a game this season.
• Eight players have picked up more than 100 yards rushing in a game against the Panthers this season.
• A total of 18 players have run for at least one touchdown against Carolina this season.
• A total of Three players have run for more than one TD against the Panthers this year.

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