Jalon Daniels

Mike Garafolo reports Baker Mayfield must show Tampa Bay he can grip and throw the football as he attempts to return from his thumb injury. The issue is functionality rather than pain tolerance. Garafolo said the Buccaneers were still expecting Jalon Daniels to start as recently as Monday; Mayfield’s availability against Carolina remains unsettled.

Related Players: Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin, Ted Hurst, Tez Johnson, Kameron Johnson, Cade Otton, Bucky Irving, Kenneth Gainwell

Keep Daniels available in superflex leagues until Tampa Bay confirms its starter. If Mayfield remains out, Daniels’ rushing gives him QB2 appeal, while Egbuka is a WR3 and Godwin a more volatile PPR FLEX. Otton remains a TE2 option. A healthy Mayfield return would improve the passing game’s outlook, but managers should wait for confirmation that he can throw effectively before counting on that upgrade.