Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield heads into Week 3 with a proven ability to use his mobility to extend plays and gain critical yards. Through the first two games of 2025, Mayfield is averaging 36 rushing yards per game on 4 carries, totaling 72 yards without a fumble or negative play. In Week 2 against Houston, he navigated a relentless pass rush (pressured on 40% of dropbacks) to rush for 33 yards on just 3 carries, including a pivotal 15-yard scramble that sustained a key drive. This pace projects to 25-40 yards against the New York Jets, comfortably exceeding the 18-yard threshold. Mayfield has surpassed 18 rushing yards in 7 of his last 10 games, including both 2025 matchups, showcasing consistency in leveraging his legs. While the Jets boast a top-5 run defense, allowing just 76.5 yards per game, they struggle to contain mobile quarterbacks. Over their last 5 games, New York has surrendered 3 quarterback rushing touchdowns, with scrambling QBs averaging 12.5 yards per carry (PFF data through Week 2, 2025). Tampa Bay’s offensive scheme capitalizes on Mayfield’s mobility, especially given their offensive line’s pass-protection struggles, which align with the Jets’ vulnerabilities against elusive signal-callers.
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