Fansided · Oct 7, 2025
Baker Mayfield has solidified himself as the MVP frontrunner
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield firmly established himself as the MVP frontrunner after another incredible game in Week 5. | Olivia Vanni/GettyImagesWhen the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Baker Mayfield to a one-year deal back in 2023, the move was met with a barrage of Twitter comedians dropping the same lame joke about the move. Fast-forward three years, and it's Baker and the Bucs getting the last laugh.
In his first two seasons with Tampa Bay, Baker has led the team to a pair of NFC South titles and back-to-back playoff appearances, helped two first-year offensive coordinators get head coaching jobs, and has matured into one of the most reliable locker room leaders in the NFL.
