Buccaneers' signal-caller Baker Mayfield has been honored by his peers, earning the 50th spot on the NFL Top 100 listing, the NFL Films' countdown franchise. The Top 100 features three-to-five-minute episodes celebrating the league's Top 100 players as voted exclusively by current NFL players. Episodes will debut weekdays at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. ET on X and NFL+ beginning on June 30th and running through Friday, August 29.
Mayfield and his trademark moxie, ignited the offense in 2024, guiding the club to its fourth-straight NFC South title. Mayfield completed 407 of 540 passes (71.4%) for 4,500 yards and 41 touchdowns in 2024, earning a passer rating of 106.8. For the second consecutive season, he established career highs in completions, completion percentage, passing yards and passing touchdowns, while also setting new career bests in passer rating (106.8) and net yards per pass attempt (7.9). In 2024, Mayfield set new Buccaneers single-season franchise records in completion percentage and passer rating, while finishing second in touchdown passes.
During his historic campaign, Mayfield became the fourth passer in NFL history to throw for 4,000-plus yards, 40-plus touchdowns, and record a 70% or higher completion rate, joining Drew Brees (2011), Joe Burrow (2024) and Aaron Rodgers (2020). Mayfield became one of 10 players in NFL history to ever throw for 4,500-plus yards and 40-plus touchdowns in a single season. The former Heisman Trophy winner played at an MVP-caliber in 2024 and attacked coverage with precision. From tight window darts and absurd off-platform throws to scrambles that moved the chains on critical drives, Mayfield put everything on the field. He produced the best season of his career and wowed onlookers with his delivery and poise in the pocket under duress.
