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NFL World in Disbelief as Baker Mayfield Single-Handedly Pulverizes Raiders Hopes

Published 12/09/2022, 12:55 AM EST

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As the NFL season is closing to the edge, it has taken an intriguing turn. Baker Mayfield became subject to waivers from the Panthers and landed with the LA Rams. Moreover, Mayfield started for the franchise just days after his arrival. The NFL world was in disbelief after the QB pulled off a staggering victory over the Raiders.

 

Baker Mayfield was a hot topic in the offseason for his issues with the Browns. He got into a trade package that moved him to the Panthers. However, that relationship did not last after they waved him off. Mayfield landed with the Rams and became the miracle kid after shattering the Raiders.

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In his first game with the Rams, Baker Mayfield picked 22 for 35 with 230 yards and a touchdown. He also achieved a 91.4 rating. His arrival brought hope to the franchise after Matthew Stafford was out for the rest of the season. 

Mayfield’s preposterous debut left the NFL universe in a frenzy. Many praised the new Rams QB, who shattered Las Vegas’ playoff hopes.

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Pat McAfee hailed Baker Mayfield.

Moreover, Evan Lazar felt the Raiders underestimated the Rams and paid the price.

Grant Paulsen is not a Mayfield cheerleader but claimed what he did was incredible.

David Samson claimed the Raiders are beyond repair.

Sarah Tiana cannot imagine the e-mails in Jon Gruden’s drafts.

Another user referred to a video on how the Raiders’ bettors would react after Mayfield’s performance

Moreover, this user claimed the Raiders had no respect for the Rams, but they imploded.

Matt Verderame claimed the Raiders saw their playoff hopes die due to their fault. 

Mayfield simply showed up and won.

Another franchise had an interest in Baker Mayfield

Baker Mayfield became a buzz after the Panthers picked him up in a highly anticipated trade. However, the Panthers pulled the trigger by waiving him off the franchise. Mayfield became a hot availability in the market and had wild locations to land. Apart from the Rams, the 49ers were also rumored to pick him up after losing Jimmy Garoppolo.

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However, that did not happen, and Mayfield ended up in Los Angeles. As per the 49erswebzone, 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan claimed to be a fan of the QB, but they did not make it happen. He mentioned, “We’ll look into everything, but I feel pretty good with where we’re at right now.”

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Pavitra Shome

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Pavitra Shome is an NFL author at EssentiallySports. He began writing while working for an online news portal and holds a Master's Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. Although Pavitra enjoys watching WWE, Gronk and Brady turned him into an NFL aficionado.
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