Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has faced pressure on 40% of his dropbacks this season, the highest rate among quarterbacks featured in FTN Fantasy's latest 2026 rankings. The figure highlights how frequently Mayfield has been forced to operate with defenders disrupting the pocket.
According to FTN Fantasy, Mayfield narrowly leads Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (39.6%), followed by Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (38%), Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (37.6%), and Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (36.2%). The difference between Mayfield and Williams is just 0.4 percentage points, while all five quarterbacks have faced pressure on more than one-third of their dropbacks.
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raise questions about Tampa Bay's pass protection, although pressure rate alone does not establish responsibility for individual plays. Offensive line breakdowns, defensive pressure packages, longer-developing routes and quarterback decision-making can all influence how frequently pressure occurs.
For offensive coordinator Zac Robinson, reducing those disruptions remains an important consideration when evaluating the passing attack. Pressure can affect a quarterback's timing, limit opportunities for developing routes, and make it harder to sustain drives, even when it does not result in a sack.
Mayfield's 40% pressure rate does not explain every challenge facing Tampa Bay's offense, but it provides a measurable indication of the conditions under which its quarterback has operated this season.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Baker Mayfield leads NFL in quarterback pressure rate in 2026
