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Mayfield and Goff's Stunning NFL Comeback Saga
26 Aug
Summary
- Mayfield and Goff were written off, now elite QBs
- Ranked #1 and #2 in passing yards and TDs in 2024
- Projected as top fantasy QBs in 2025

As of August 26th, 2025, quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Jared Goff have both staged impressive comebacks in the NFL over the past few years. At one point, Mayfield was written off in Cleveland and Goff faced a similar fate in Los Angeles. However, since joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Detroit Lions respectively, the two have emerged as elite passers.
Over the 2024 NFL season, Mayfield and Goff ranked #1 and #2 in both passing yards and passing touchdowns. With their teams boasting two of the top offensive units in football, the two quarterbacks are now being projected in a similar high-end fantasy football tier for the upcoming 2025 season.
Prior to his Tampa Bay move, Mayfield had struggled with inconsistent fantasy finishes. But in his new home, he has found his groove, posting QB10 and QB4 finishes in the past two seasons. Meanwhile, the accurate and composed Goff has defied expectations, finishing as the QB7 and QB6 in recent years despite playing in a run-heavy offense in Detroit.