Who Should I Start? Baker Mayfield or Caleb Williams

Tuesday, August 5, 12:11 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (hand) is back at training camp practice on Tuesday after missing two days last week with a hand contusion that he suffered when he hit a teammate's helmet on a follow-through. Mayfield's injury was never considered serious and he'll be ready to go when the regular season kicks off in early September. The 30-year-old former first overall pick by the Cleveland Browns in 2018 out of Oklahoma has been a Pro Bowler each of the last two seasons in Tampa as the starter, but he'll have a new offensive coordinator yet again in 2025. He threw for a career-high 4,500 passing yards and 41 touchdowns last year while also leading the league with 16 interceptions. The Bucs should continue to be a pass-happy offense, and Mayfield has lots of weapons. For the expected volume alone, Mayfield has low-end QB1 value in fantasy.

Friday, August 8, 11:46 AM

Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams will not play in Sunday's preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins. First-year head coach Ben Johnson is taking a cautious approach as Williams continues to learn the offensive system and build chemistry with his teammates. The Bears are expected to start Tyson Bagent with the first-team offense, while Case Keenum and Austin Reed should also see playing time. Williams, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, is expected to be the full-time starter once the regular season begins, but will watch from the sidelines this weekend.