Baker Mayfield Start or sit, Week 5

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2026 season (4 games): 818 pass yds · 96 rush yds

• Wk 3vs MINL 16-23217 pass yds, 1 pass TD, 6 rush yds11.3 pts
• Wk 2vs CLEL 19-23182 pass yds, 1 pass TD, 29 rush yds12.2 pts
• Wk 1@ CINL 27-33216 pass yds, 30 rush yds, 1 rush TD11.6 pts
• 2025 Wk 18vs CARW 16-14203 pass yds, 1 pass TD, 31 rush yds11.2 pts

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Who does Baker Mayfield play in week 5?

Baker Mayfield faces Dallas Cowboys with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

What's happening with Baker Mayfield

• Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer planted a flag at midfield after the Sooners upset Texas, recreating the celebration Baker Mayfield made famous during his Oklahoma career. The gesture drew attention as a nod to program history, linking Mateer's breakout performance to the legacy Mayfield left behind in Norman.

  Sat, Oct 10, 8:20 PM ET·Source:Yahoo Sports College Football·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Rookie Jalon Daniels guided Tampa Bay to a 24-16 win over Dallas, picking up the team's first victory of the season. The Buccaneers have since provided an update on Baker Mayfield's status heading into their matchup with Pittsburgh, though his exact availability for that game remains unconfirmed.

  Fri, Oct 9, 3:14 PM ET·Source:Heavy·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Jalon Daniels filled in at quarterback and helped the Buccaneers beat the Cowboys 24-16, giving Tampa Bay a boost while Baker Mayfield was sidelined. That performance has reportedly sped up expectations for Mayfield's recovery, with a return to the lineup now possible sooner than originally anticipated.

  Fri, Oct 9, 7:42 AM ET·Source:Heavy·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Jalon Daniels struggled while filling in for an injured Baker Mayfield last week, completing just 9 of 27 passes for two interceptions and a 65.0 passer rating. The rough outing raises questions about Tampa Bay's offense until Mayfield is able to return to the lineup.

  Thu, Oct 8, 8:05 PM ET·Source:Niners Nation·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• With Baker Mayfield sidelined by injury, Tampa Bay is turning to undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels to take over as starting quarterback. Daniels, who played collegiately at Kansas, will get the chance to lead the offense until Mayfield is healthy enough to reclaim the job.

  Thu, Oct 8, 7:03 AM ET·Source:Yahoo Sports·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)