Predicted Stat Line for Buccaneers’ QB Baker Mayfield vs Houston

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will clash with the Houston Texans in a highly anticipated Monday Night Football showdown at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Given the strong defense of the Houston Texans, Buccaneers’ quarterback Baker Mayfield’s performance might be tempered. Here’s a predicted stat line for Mayfield in Monday’s game.

• Passing Yards: 220-240 yards, considering the Texans’ defense has been stingy against the pass and Mayfield’s limited production in their last meeting.

• Passing Touchdowns: 1-3 touchdowns, as Baker Mayfield will face stiff competition from the Texans’ secondary, particularly from cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.

• Interceptions: 0-2 interceptions, given Mayfield’s tendencies last season in not protecting the football, (16 INTs).

• Rushing Yards: 20-40 yards, as Mayfield might need to scramble to avoid sacks and extend plays.

Key Factors Influencing the Prediction

• Injuries: The Buccaneers’ O-line is banged up, with Tristan Wirfs out and Luke Goedeke questionable, which could impact Mayfield’s protection.

• Texans’ Defense: Houston’s defense is well-coached and disciplined, making it challenging for Mayfield to exploit weaknesses.

• Play-Action: The Buccaneers’ running game needs to be effective to set up play-action opportunities, which could help Mayfield’s performance.

Final Prediction

Baker Mayfield: 230 passing yards, 3 touchdown, 1 interceptions, 25 rushing yards.

Summary

Overall, Mayfield’s performance will likely be influenced by the Texans’ strong pass rush. Mostly because of the Buccaneers’ shorthanded O-line