LA Rams' QB update: Is Baker Mayfield starting tonight vs. Broncos?

Baker Mayfield looks like he is enjoying playing football for the first time in a mighty long time. The Los Angeles Rams quarterback has had a bright start to his time with the reigning Super Bowl champions, injecting some fire into an increasingly stagnant offense.

Astonishingly, this is the former number-one draft pick's third team of the 2022 season, but that's the NFL for you. Mayfield will be looking to close out the season with a flourish, as he will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the campaign.

Baker Mayfield will start tonight against the Denver Broncos in a battle featuring two of the biggest disappointments of the season. On one side are the defending Super Bowl champions, the Los Angeles Rams, who have already been eliminated from playoff contention following a Week 15 loss. Then there's the Denver Broncos, where Russell Wilson has been cooking but is yet to serve up a feast.

Mayfield is likely to start the remaining games of the season for the Rams as he seeks to rebuild his reputation before his contract expires.

Baker Mayfield fantasy outlook

Baker Mayfield's 2022 season has been one of the most colorful in recent league history. He started the year as the wantaway backup following Deshaun Watson's arrival at the Cleveland Browns. Mayfield expressed his displeasure and was eventually traded to the Carolina Panthers for a low draft pick.

That gave Mayfield a new lease of life, as he would be the Panthers' undisputed starting QB. However, his performances were disappointing, and he was benched after a mere seven games. After being benched for a second time, Baker Mayfield requested his release, which the Panthers granted. The LA Rams promptly picked him up and here we are.

In his second game as a Ram, Mayfield failed to put up a similar performance to his debut game against the Las Vegas Raiders. He could not get much of anything going and experienced five sacks. Mayfield will face a dicey test against a resilient Denver defense, who have been the only positive in the Broncos' season.

Mayfield is not expected to shine in what is likely to be a low-scoring affair. He will probably get a passing touchdown (hopefully two) and around 200 yards through the air. This isn't exactly dynamite in fantasy terms, so start him at your own risk. There's always the chance of a Christmas miracle, but it is not being anticipated by many around the league. Mayfield's 12.17 projection (PPR Leagues) tells the whole story.

How is Baker Mayfield performing this season?

Baker Mayfield is having a very up-and-down 2022 season. The Oklahoma State University alum has the talent, but we need to put our finger on what makes him so hesitant to take the game by the scruff of its neck. The next few games will be very important for Mayfield's NFL career, and we are sure his team knows just that.

Mayfield has recorded 1,654 passing yards, eight touchdowns, and seven interceptions in nine games played this season.