Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is officially active for Sunday's matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Mayfield is reportedly expected to wear some tape with protective padding on his injured left shoulder after suffering the injury during Tampa Bay's Week 12 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The 30-year-old looked good throwing in practice this week and could take advantage of a vulnerable Arizona defense as long as the shoulder injury doesn't limit him too much. Mayfield ranks as RotoBaller's QB19 for Week 13.

From RotoBaller

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is active for Week 13's game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Fantasy Spin: Mayfield had been listed as questionable on the injury report after logging one limited practice session and one full session during the week. He has thrown multiple touchdowns just once in his last five games and will not be playing at 100 percent this afternoon, so he should be viewed as a somewhat risky QB2 option in fantasy leagues for now.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder), who is listed as questionable, is expected to play against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 13, according to a source.

Fantasy Spin: Mayfield has been banged up in recent weeks, and while he has stayed on the field, his numbers have dipped. Mayfield has thrown one touchdown or less in four of his last five games, and he hasn't attempted to run the ball in three of those contests. Mayfield will gut it out again in Week 13, but he should be viewed as a QB2.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is expected to play on Sunday against the visiting Arizona Cardinals in Week 13, and ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that Mayfield could wear some tape with some protective padding on his injured left (non-throwing) shoulder. It won't be a huge brace protecting the low-grade AC joint sprain that the 30-year-old signal-caller suffered in the Week 12 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Mayfield is officially listed as questionable to play this weekend, but he should be out there against the Cardinals as the Bucs look to end their three-game losing streak. Although Mayfield looked good throwing the football during practice this week, he will be more risky as a starting QB in fantasy football this weekend while at risk of an in-game setback while probably not playing at 100%. Mayfield is more of a midrange to low-end QB2 in Week 13.

From RotoBaller

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is expected to suit up for the Week 13 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Mayfield suffered a low-grade AC joint sprain to his left shoulder during last week's game. The plan is to protect his shoulder which could result in a slightly different gameplan. He was able to get through a full practice session on Friday, which puts him in the right direction for Sunday's contest. Mayfield has been held to under 200 passing yards in three of his last four games. He's clearly not 100 percent healthy, so fantasy managers can't count on him as much as they could earlier in the season. The 30-year-old should be viewed as a high-end QB2 with a favorable matchup against the Cardinals defense.

From RotoBaller

Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Benjamin Morrison (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 28, but has been ruled out for Week 13. S Rashad Wisdom (quadriceps) fully participated in practice but has been ruled out. OG Ben Bredeson (hamstring), CB Jamel Dean (hip), RB Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder), QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder), LB Anthony Nelson (ribs) and LB Haason Reddick (ankle, knee) fully participated in practice but are listed as questionable. LB Lavonte David (non-injury) did not participate in practice but is not on the injury report. WR Chris Godwin (fibula) was limited during practice but is not on the injury report. WR Sterling Shepard (shoulder) and OT Tristan Wirfs (shoulder) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.

From TheHuddle

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (left shoulder) was a full participant in Friday's practice session, but is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Mayfield was upgraded to full after missing Wednesday's practice and being limited on Thursday. Head coach Todd Bowles said that the 30-year-old looked good in practice on Friday and is trending towards playing on Sunday against the Cardinals. Mayfield suffered a low-grade AC joint sprain to his left shoulder during Tampa Bay's Week 12 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, and while he has a favorable matchup this week against an Arizona defense that has struggled recently, he projects as more of a high-end QB2 in Week 13 with the possibility of a re-injury.

From RotoBaller

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 28, but is listed as questionable for Week 13.

Fantasy Spin: Mayfield is expected to play this week, but fantasy players should keep an eye on the situation over the next few days to see if anything changes with his status. He has been held to one passing touchdown or less in four of his last five games but can still be considered a low-end No. 1 or high-end No. 2 quarterback in fantasy leagues.

From TheHuddle

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is trending towards playing, according to head coach Todd Bowles.

Fantasy Spin: Mayfield is dealing with an injury in his non-throwing shoulder, but it forced him out of the team's Week 12 game anyway. Mayfield can be installed in your lineup, but should be avoided if possible due to his likely being limited.

From TheHuddle

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) looked good in practice on Friday and is trending towards starting on Sunday against the visiting Arizona Cardinals in Week 13, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Mayfield was a DNP in Wednesday's practice but returned to a limited practice on Thursday. The 30-year-old could be listed as questionable on the final Week 13 injury report if he's limited again on Friday, but signs are pointing toward him playing through a low-grade AC joint sprain to his left (non-throwing) shoulder this weekend. If Mayfield plays, he probably won't be 100% and could suffer an in-game setback, making him a more risky high-end QB2 option for fantasy managers in a good matchup against Arizona. If Mayfield doesn't play, veteran Teddy Bridgewater would get the nod under center.

From RotoBaller

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) was seen practicing on Friday, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Mayfield is dealing with a low-grade AC joint sprain to his left (non-throwing) shoulder. He did not practice on Wednesday but upgraded to a limited practice on Thursday. The 30-year-old will likely be listed as questionable for Week 13 against the visiting Arizona Cardinals if he's limited again on Friday, and his status for Sunday's contest could be a game-time decision. It makes Mayfield a pretty risky starting QB option in fantasy football this weekend, even in a good matchup. If Mayfield is not cleared to play against the Cardinals, veteran Teddy Bridgewater would make his first start of the 2025 season. Bridgewater would be a low-end QB2 streaming option for fantasy managers in superflex leagues.

From RotoBaller

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder), DE Anthony Nelson (ribs), G Ben Bredeson (hamstring), CB Benjamin Morrison (hamstring), and LB Haason Reddick (ankle, knee) were limited in practice on Thursday, Nov. 27. CB Jamel Dean (hip), WR Chris Godwin (fibula), OT Tristan Wirfs (shoulder), RB Bucky Irving (shoulder, foot), WR Sterling Shepard (shoulder), and S Rashad Wisdom (quad) practiced in full on Thursday.

From TheHuddle

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) was limited in practice on Thursday, Nov. 27.

Fantasy Spin: Mayfield remains up in the air, but his practice status improved as Week 13 approaches. Fantasy shareholders should have a backup plan in place, as even if he plays, he will not be 100%.

From TheHuddle

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) and LB Anthony Nelson (ribs) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 26. OG Ben Bredeson (hamstring), CB Jamel Dean (hip), WR Chris Godwin (fibula), CB Benjamin Morrison (hamstring), LB Haason Reddick (ankle, knee), and OT Tristan Wirfs (shoulder) were limited participants. RB Bucky Irving (shoulder, foot), WR Sterling Shepard (shoulder) and S Rashad Wisdom (quadriceps) were able to practice in full.

From TheHuddle

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) was unable to practice Wednesday, Nov. 26, due to his left shoulder injury. He left the Week 12 game against the Los Angeles Rams due to a left shoulder injury, sitting out the second half.

Fantasy Spin: Mayfield is a huge question mark for Week 13, and he had his left shoulder in a sling after leaving the game on the final play of the second quarter last Sunday night. Teddy Bridgewater took first-team reps, and would start if Mayfield cannot go. For fantasy purposes, it's risky to start Mayfield, even if he is given the green light, as there is no guarantee he makes it through the entire game. It might be a good idea to grab an alternative such as Jacoby Brissett, Trevor Lawrence, etc., who is generally a low-end QB2 available in most standard leagues off of the waiver wire.

From TheHuddle

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) was held out of the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday with a low-grade AC joint sprain in his left (non-throwing) shoulder, according to the Tampa Bay Times' Rick Stroud. Mayfield was seen wearing a sling on his left arm in the second half of Sunday night's loss to the Los Angeles Rams, but he has a chance to play in Week 13 against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday if he can get back onto the practice field later this week. In the event that the 30-year-old veteran isn't ready to play, the Buccaneers are preparing veteran backup Teddy Bridgewater to start in practice this week. Mayfield's ability to play this weekend could be tied to pain management. He's one of the toughest QBs in the league, so if it comes down to that, he'll probably be out there, but he'd be more of a high-end QB2 for fantasy football at likely less than 100%.

From RotoBaller

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Teddy Bridgewater will get most of the starting reps in practice ahead of Week 13, but QB Baker Mayfield remains in play to start.

Fantasy Spin: If Baker Mayfield starts in Week 13, he is worth plugging into your lineup. If Teddy Bridgewater is the starter, he can be avoided regardless of league setup.

From TheHuddle

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) could play this week, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Mayfield suffered a minor AC joint sprain in Week 12's blowout loss to the Los Angeles Rams and was spotted wearing a sling over his non-throwing shoulder. While there was legitimate concern about this injury, the Buccaneers may still have their starting quarterback in Week 13. Mayfield hasn't practiced on Wednesdays in recent weeks, so don't be surprised if he isn't participating. Thursday and Friday's practice reports will be key in determining Mayfield's status. The Buccaneers face the Arizona Cardinals in Week 13, who have lost eight of their last nine games, so resting Mayfield could be on the table.

From RotoBaller

Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield's (shoulder) MRI only showed a AC joint sprain, but his status for Week 13 is still uncertain.

Fantasy Spin: Fantasy players will need to monitor Mayfield's practice participation during the week to see if he will be able to play in Week 13. He has been held to under 200 yards passing in three of his last four games and has two touchdowns and three interceptions in his last two games. He may only be an option in two-quarterback leagues if he plays this week.

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