Baker Mayfield is the current Quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers franchise in the NFL. He was the no. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft. During the 2023 regular season, he threw for 4,044 passing yards with an average of 7.1 yards per attempt, achieving 28 touchdown passes and 10 interceptions. His passer rating stood at 94.6, with 566 attempts and 364 completions.
Born in Austin, Texas, on April 14, 1995, Mayfield attended Lake Travis High School. He played for the Cavaliers football team. Although he was a three-star recruit, Mayfield faced limited recruitment interest. He finally committed to Texas Tech University in 2013 but switched to the University of Oklahoma in 2014.
During his time in college, he garnered prestigious awards including the 2017 Heisman Trophy, Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Award, Davey O'Brien Award, and AP College Football Player of the Year. Mayfield also earned two-time recognition as Sporting News Player of the Year (2015, 2017), achieved Sugar Bowl MVP status in 2017, and secured two Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year titles (2015, 2017).
Baker Mayfield Playoffs Appearances
Baker Mayfield has started and played in four playoff games. He has 10 passing touchdowns with 3 interceptions, and has a 62.2% completion rate.
Notably, he threw for 337 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Eagles in the 2024 NFC Wild Card.
| Year | Team | Games | Passing | Rushing | Sacks | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||
| GP | GS | Record | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Sck | SckY | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2020 | CLE | 2 | 2 | 1–1 | 44 | 71 | 62 | 467 | 6.6 | 40 | 4 | 1 | 94 | 8 | 14 | 1.8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | TB | 2 | 2 | 1–1 | 48 | 77 | 62.3 | 686 | 8.9 | 56 | 6 | 2 | 106.3 | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 60 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 4 | 4 | 2–2 | 92 | 148 | 62.2 | 1153 | 7.8 | 56 | 10 | 3 | 100.4 | 12 | 45 | 3.8 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 68 | 0 | 0 | |
Baker Mayfield Playoffs Win-Loss Record
Mayfield has a 2-2 (win-loss) playoff record, with one win and one loss each with the Browns and the Buccaneers.
| Game | Date | Result | Round | Team | Opponent |
| 1 | 1/10/2021 | 1-0 | AFC Wild Card | CLE | @ PIT |
| 2 | 1/17/2021 | 0-1 | AFC Divisional | CLE | @ KC |
| 3 | 1/15/2024 | 1-0 | NFC Wild Card | TB | vs PHI |
| 4 | 1/21/2024 | 0-1 | NFC Divisional | TB | @ DET |
| Total | 2-2 |
Baker Mayfield's Postseason Wins
Baker Mayfield has a postseason record of 1-1 as of January 2024. The playoff games that he appeared in were AFC Wild Card and AFC Divisional. Both playoff appearances occurred in 2021 where he achieved victory in the AFC Wild Card game. However, Mayfield made his third playoff appearance in 2024. The Buccaneers will go against the Commanders in the wild card round, to clinch a divisional spot.
During the AFC Wild Card game in 2021, his performance was praiseworthy. He threw for 263 passing yards with an average of 7.7 yards per attempt, achieving three touchdown passes. His completion percentage (PCT) was 61.8, with 34 attempts (ATT) and completions (CMP). His passer rating stood at 115.2.
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FAQs on Baker Mayfield
A. Baker Mayfield holds a career record of 42 wins and 47 losses.
A. Baker Mayfield's playoff record is 1-1, with him winning once in the playoff games.
A. Baker Mayfield has been in the playoff games twice in his career.
A. Baker Mayfield is currently playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
