As Week 12 of the NFL season comes to a close, action near the top of the NFC is only ramping up. On Sunday Night Football (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock), the 8-2 Rams host the 6-4 Buccaneers.
It’s a bout between two star-studded teams, particularly at the QB position. With Matthew Stafford and Baker Mayfield going head-to-head, there could be fireworks on the big stage.
Below, we’ll hone in on Baker Mayfield’s stats and pick for Sunday Night Football vs. the Rams. Use PrizePicks NFL to make your player picks for prime time.
Baker Mayfield Stats, Pick for Sunday Night Football
Below are some Baker Mayfield projections to monitor against Los Angeles. PrizePicks also offers many other Bucs vs. Rams Week 12 picks.
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield Projection vs. Rams: 258.5 Pass + Rush Yards
- Mayfield averages 256.2 combined passing and rushing yards per game this season. In his last four outings, however, that number is just 223.8.
- The former No. 1 overall pick failed to hit the 200-yard passing mark in that same span.
- Prior to his 5-carry, 39-yard performance in Week 11’s 44-32 loss to the Bills, Mayfield went three straight games without a rush attempt, tied for his longest streak ever.
- Per Sharp Football Analysis, the Bucs are 21st in points per drive (1.93) and 26th in yards per drive (27.9) over their last five games.
- Mayfield has targeted receivers downfield on a whopping 36.2% of his attempts, per NFL Pro. L.A. plays right into that, though, with a league-low 4 TDs yielded on such passes.
- The Rams’ defense ranks third in lowest EPA/pass at -0.09, per SumerSports. They also face the second-lowest scramble rate in the sport.
- Los Angeles may be 18th in most passing yards allowed to QBs, but they’ve surrendered the 10th-fewest rushing yards.
More Baker Mayfield Projections vs. Rams on Sunday Night Football
Mayfield has many other SNF projections for Bucs vs. Rams to pick from, via PrizePicks.
- 243.5 Pass Yards
- 34.5 Pass Attempts
- 22.5 Pass Completions
- 2.5 Pass TDs (Demon)
- 16.5 Rush Yards
- 9.5 Yards on Longest Rush
- And More
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