Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has his team tied for the best record in the National Football League at 5-1. After another strong performance in Week 6, Mayfield has positioned himself as an early-season NFL MVP candidate .

Mayfield was 17-of-32 with three touchdown passes in Sunday’s win over the San Francisco 49ers.

He’s now thrown 12 touchdowns to just one interception in 2025. His 1,539 passing yards are fourth in the NFL, and his 70.6 QBR is ninth.

Given his numbers, clutch plays, and the Bucs’ success, it’s hard to think of anyone ahead of Mayfield in the MVP race at the moment. It goes without saying that Mayfield has also asserted himself as a top five NFL QB .

Some people have forgotten that Mayfield was once a No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft. A rough

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