Week 18 of the NFL season features Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hitting the field against the New Orleans Saints at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday. Below we take a look at Mayfield’s stats and trends in relation to prop bets, helping you make good predictions for this matchup.
Passing Yards Prop
Bet $20, Payout $36.00
Baker Mayfield to go over 252.5 yards
Baker Mayfield Prop Lines
- Matchup: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: January 5, 2025
- Passing yards prop: Over 252.5 (-125)
Baker Mayfield Stats and Trends
- Mayfield has thrown for 4,279 yards (267.4 per game), completing 71.7% of his throws, with 39 TDs and 15 INTs.
- Mayfield is passing for 267.4 yards per game, which is 14.9 higher than his over/under on Sunday.
- In 10 of 16 games this season, Mayfield has exceeded 252.5 passing yards.
- His average passing yards prop this season is 242.4, which he has surpassed by 25.0 yards per game.
- This season, Mayfield has topped his passing yards prop total in 10 games (62.5%).
- He has completed at least one touchdown pass in 15 of 16 games (including multiple TDs 11 times).
- In addition Mayfield has 309 yards rushing on 51 attempts with three TDs, averaging 19.3 yards per game.
Recent Performances vs. the Saints
| Week | Opponent | Pass Yards Allowed | Pass TDs Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panthers | 135 | 0 |
| 2 | Cowboys | 285 | 1 |
| 3 | Eagles | 288 | 0 |
| 4 | Falcons | 227 | 0 |
| 5 | Chiefs | 321 | 0 |
| 6 | Buccaneers | 317 | 4 |
| 7 | Broncos | 164 | 0 |
| 8 | Chargers | 256 | 2 |
| 9 | Panthers | 166 | 1 |
| 10 | Falcons | 287 | 0 |
| 11 | Browns | 377 | 2 |
| 13 | Rams | 166 | 2 |
| 14 | Giants | 213 | 0 |
| 15 | Commanders | 189 | 2 |
| 16 | Packers | 216 | 1 |
| 17 | Raiders | 232 | 2 |
Buccaneers Home Splits
- The Buccaneers put up 28.8 points per game in home games (0.9 less than their overall average), and give up 23 at home (0.1 more than overall).
- At home, the Buccaneers rack up 394.8 yards per game and give up 335.4. That’s less than they gain (399.8) and allow (344.9) overall.
- The Buccaneers rack up 269.3 passing yards per game in home games (16.7 more than their overall average), and concede 214.8 at home (30.1 less than overall).
- At home, the Buccaneers accumulate 125.5 rushing yards per game and concede 120.6. That’s less than they gain overall (147.3), and more than they allow (99.9).
- The Buccaneers convert 53.7% of third downs at home (3.7% higher than their overall average), and give up 36.8% at home (2.3% lower than overall).
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