Outlook Baker Mayfield
Baker Mayfield at Chicago — Run-Heavy Approach Caps Weekly Fantasy Upside
Mayfield has seen historically low passing volume since returning from a thumb injury that required a protective glove, attempting only 14 passes across his last two outings. That includes an unprecedented 0-for-3 performance against Atlanta where Tampa Bay leaned completely on a 300-yard ground assault to secure a victory.
While a matchup against a 6-2 Bears squad should force Tampa Bay into more passing situations, Mayfield cannot be trusted in traditional leagues. Our models project him for roughly 139 passing yards and one touchdown (12.3 fantasy points). Started in just 5% of leagues, fantasy managers should keep him parked on the bench until his pass volume normalizes.
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Outlook Jonah Coleman
Jonah Coleman at Carolina: Primed for lead touches against a vulnerable defense
Fresh off a 104-scrimmage-yard, one-touchdown breakout against Kansas City, Coleman has quickly claimed high-leverage work in Denver's backfield. With teammate RJ Harvey on injured reserve, the rookie out-touched veteran J.K. Dobbins last week, handling 15 touches while showcasing dual-threat efficiency as both a rusher and receiver.
Facing a Carolina defense that struggles mightily against running backs, Coleman is positioned for another productive outing. Our weekly projections anticipate approximately 14.2 fantasy points on 11 carries for 52 yards and three receptions for 23 yards. With his fantasy start rate rapidly surging above 66%, fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into lineups as a high-end RB2.
