Baker Mayfield got his second opportunity this season after having a rollercoaster of a year. The QB was claimed by the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday. To top that off, Mayfield is already making his debut for the Rams as they take on the Raiders in a Thursday Night game. And what a debut it was. The Los Angeles Rams aren’t the healthiest squad this season. With QB Matthew Stafford and star receiver Cooper Kupp foreseeably out, the team came to depend on backup quarterback John Wolford.
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But, Wolfhard was bothered by a neck injury. This paved way for Mayfield to be subbed in to make his debut for the Rams. With this debut, Mayfield has officially played for three different teams in his first five seasons.
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That makes him the second quarterback to do so. While it has been an exhilarating week for Mayfield, the QB has much to prove and he did just that.
Baker Mayfield makes moves
A second-quarter dart from Mayfield to Ben Skowronek incited some excitement from fans online. The NFL world reacted to Mayfield’s throw and expressed what they thought of it.
One user exclaimed described how Mayfield was looking good for the Rams
@bakermayfield looks more comfortable in Rams offense than he ever did at Panthers
— Greg Brock (@brockgd70) December 9, 2022
This user makes a bold statement by saying Mayfield is outperforming everyone else
When a guy whose been a Ram for less than 48 hrs. is outperforming literally everyone on staff, including coaches
— Sanford (@sanbell09) December 9, 2022
Another fan has kind words for Baker Mayfield
I like me feel Mayfield as quarterback he's a good quarterback all he need is a good team and to give him time he will find a receiver.
— Heath B (@RogerWi61908100) December 9, 2022
One user thinks that Mayfield could be a top5 QB with big guns like Cooper Kupp
give him Cooper Kupp and he’s gonna become a top 5 QB in the league
— J (@ixtdemon) December 9, 2022
This user leaves a presumably sarcastic comment
Already better then mahomes
— Reese (@SuckingOnCock) December 9, 2022
One fan makes a key observation regarding the time Mayfield has had to get accustomed to the Rams’ playbook
Overall, for having McVay’s playbook only a few days, I’d say Baker Mayfield is doing better than any of our recent QB starters. Looking for him to potentially be our starter for the rest of the season. #WhoseHouse #RamsHouse
— 🏳️🌈Marty Weiss 🏳️🌈Thanks For The Infamy! (@mwmtalent) December 9, 2022
Another user makes a statement
The Rams scoring a touchdown with Baker Mayfield kinda feels like a Super Bowl win right now.
— J-₿ONE 🌮 🌮 🌮 (@jasonirvine) December 9, 2022
Baker Mayfield did not fail to cause an impression during his debut. The QB was getting things done in the red zone.
Mayfield leads the Rams to victory
Although the Rams were trailing the Raiders, there’s no doubt Mayfield could potentially settle into Sean McVay’s offense. With only two days of being able to grasp whatever he could of the Rams’ strategy, with more time Mayfield could potentially be the Rams’ short-term solution while Stafford recovers. The 27-year-old will eventually need to find a team once he hits free agency. A good run with the Rams would boost his shot at getting potential offers.
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Mayfield’s performance during the Rams’ faceoff against the Raiders was nothing short of impressive. The QB kept fans on the edge of their seats until the end. In an almost impossible move, the quarterback made a perfect throw to Van Jefferson with barely twenty seconds on the clock. The Rams took a stunning 17-16 victory over the Raiders. Baker Mayfield has cemented a more than an impressive first impression that won’t be forgotten any time soon.
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