It has been just three weeks since Baker Mayfield joined the Los Angeles Rams on a waiver. And it seems to have adjusted quite well. The former first-overall draft pick put up another solid performance as the Rams’ offense tore through the Denver Broncos in the week 16 clash. And the NFL world is sending warm hugs to the Rams QB for his brilliance.
Mayfield won the Nickelodeon Valuable Player award as the Rams ran riot at home against the Broncos.
The NFL world loves the new Rams QB
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The Broncos defense is said to be one of the best in the NFL. But it certainly did not look that way when they took the field against the Rams at SoFi Stadium on Christmas day. The Rams’ offense played as if the visitor’s defense wasn’t on the field and scored a mind-boggling 51 points in the game. And certainly, there are questions about how that happened.
How the hell did the broken, beaten up, shattered Rams starting a guy on his third week put up 51 on one of the best defenses in the NFL
— Dave Rappoccio (@DrawPlayDave) December 26, 2022
Nevertheless, the NFL world has sent love for Baker Mayfield, who suddenly looks menacing after a slow start to the season and a waiver. But some of the fans say it is a Broncos problem. Here are a few fan reactions.
This fan has a theory about the affairs in Denver.
My theory is the Broncos are quitting on their coach. I don't think Russ is bad. I think Hacketts the problem there too.
— Pablo (@Pablo18912685) December 26, 2022
And this fan has another theory about the performance of the Broncos’ defense.
Broncos defense finally had enough of their piss poor offense and quit.
— ryan c8️⃣5️⃣ (@dirtbikeguy85) December 26, 2022
But another fan is giving full credit of the performance to Mayfield, in DX style.
This is the Baker Mayfield we were promised pic.twitter.com/YPMAvBoYZ5 https://t.co/LiYNe5qroK
— Still The Tostitos Fiesta Bowl To Me (@JayDSarkar) December 26, 2022
This fan gave an apt representation of how the Cleveland Browns fans reacted to Mayfield’s brilliance.
Browns fans watching Baker Mayfield today.pic.twitter.com/KFraCwhK6Q
— Joshua Gale (@joshuagale75) December 26, 2022
What a steal by the Rams Mayfield is turning out to be.
Baker Mayfield since joining the #Rams:
•571 passing yards
•4 touchdowns
•1 interception
•2-1 recordMoney Mayfield 🔥 pic.twitter.com/wStIdfJdT4
— Michael Balko (@MichaelBalkoJr) December 26, 2022
This fan gave their reason for Mayfield putting up performances like this.
When you finally get away from trash teams
— Joe (@demzrcommiez) December 26, 2022
Mayfield has certainly looked at home in Los Angeles after joining just three weeks ago from the Carolina Panthers. And he is already showing his previous franchises what they passed up on.
Award-winning Baker Mayfield
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Baker Mayfield clinched the Nickelodeon Valuable Player award for his staggering performance against the Broncos. The Rams offense, with Mayfield under center, notched up more than four dozen points against the visitors as the reigning Super Bowl champions won 51-14.
The new Rams QB threw 24 completions for 230 yards. He had a completion rate of a staggering 85.71%. Mayfield did not throw a single pick while scoring two touchdowns through the air. Although all the credit for the performance goes to Mayfield, Broncos’ QB Russell Wilson throwing three picks certainly helped the Rams to move faster.
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Mayfield has geared up for three teams in this calendar year. But the Browns and the Panthers would certainly regret passing on him. And an even bigger question is, what happens at SoFi Stadium when Matthew Stafford comes back next year?
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