Why Baker Mayfield Will Finish the Season as Fantasy Football’s QB1

 I think it's time for everyone to face it: Baker Mayfield is more than just a glue guy combined with a good comeback story. He has entered the prime of his career with the Buccaneers. He's playing ELITE football. Through 4 weeks, he stands as the number 2 ranked QB. In a season, there are 14 weeks give or take, so this is a bold yet very plausible prediction. At first glance, it may seem crazy, but after a closer look, I don't think its that far-fetched. 

    First, I want to look at his consistency and chemistry with his receivers. He has found stability in Tampa. Mike Evans and Chris Godwin are both healthy, established receivers who combine to be a great threat to any defense. His offensive line and running backs are veterans who win one one-on-one matchups every week. Other weapons include second-year, Trey Palmer, and TE Cade Otton. On top of that, there's the offensive balance; their run game isn't the strongest, which forces the coach and Baker to throw the ball more than they run it. He's averaging 35 pass attempts a game and in Fantasy Football, there's nothing more powerful than volume. More throws mean more completions, yards, and most importantly, touchdowns. Tampa has a tough schedule and there's going to be a lot of close games, forcing them to pass the ball. 

    My last point is that his confidence is through the roof; he already is an electric player who isn't scared to take deep shots or put his head down and run over a defender. If he keeps his pace or even heats up even more, Baker can definitely make it to the top spot for quarterbacks. The Bake Show is officially back. 

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