What happened: Jared Goff and Josh Allen share the same regular-season start total over that span. Mayfield absorbed 116 sacks, fourth-most among quarterbacks, and was contacted 345 times.
Why it matters: Tampa Bay’s three-year, $165 million extension keeps Mayfield under contract through 2029. His sustained availability has come with significant exposure behind the line.
By the numbers: Mayfield averaged 6.8 contacts and 2.3 sacks per start. Sacks accounted for 33.6% of his recorded contacts.
What to watch: The 2026 season will show whether Tampa Bay can reduce the contact around Mayfield while preserving his availability.