Tom Pelissero of The Ringer reports there is optimism for Bucs QB Baker Mayfield to return in Week 7 from his thumb injury. Week 6 will be his third missed game and initial reports said he’d miss a minimum of 3 games.

While Mayfield got off to a so-so start prior to getting hurt, his return will provide a big boost to all Buccaneers weapons. Rookie UDFA QB Jalon Daniels has filled in admirably, but at this stage does not work through his progressions which limits opportunities for the receivers, as evidenced by his 15 scrambles over the past 2 weeks. Hope abounds anew that Emeka Egbuka can return to his early 2025 form, Chris Godwin can get back to producing consistently and rookie WR Ted Hurst can make some noise. Fantasy football managers will need to monitor the practice reports next week to see if Mayfield will indeed be able to return next week.