Noted Sports Personality Says Baker Mayfield ‘Runaway’ MVP Through Five Weeks
Baker Mayfield is playing the best football of his career and its caught the admiration of a longtime commentator.
Mayfield has led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 4-1 record, with their only loss coming against the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.
In all four wins, Mayfield drove the team down the field in the final minute for the victory.
On Sunday, the Bucs defeated the Seattle Seahawks, 38-35, in a game that featured two former high first-round picks at quarterback resurrecting their careers years later. The other being Sam Darnold.
Mayfield, a former No. 1 overall pick for the Cleveland Browns, led the Bucs to the playoffs last season and so far this year, has placed himself in the MVP conservation, according to former morning show commentator Skip Bayless.
Skip Bayless Says Mayfield ‘Clutchest’ QB in NFL
“Tell me I’m wrong. He did it again,” said Bayless for The Arena: Gridiron. “He’s the clutchest quarterback in football. The Bucs have won 4 games, they’re 4-1. All four times they won in the final minute of the game because of him. He is him. If we did have an MVP through five games, he’s the runaway and I don’t care what you say.
“And I will remind you in the one game they lost against Philadelphia, defending champs, (he) nearly brought them back from 24 to 3 down. Yesterday was his greatest achievement because this is Seattle, they came in allowing the second fewest points in the league, their defense. Your degree of difficulty is much greater than Sam Darnold’s. Baker Mayfield goes 29 of 33 for 279 (passing yards) and he’s talking crap to everybody, to the fans.
“Right here, right now, as we speak, game for my life, I want Baker with my life in his hands.”
Who Are the Early Season MVP Candidates?
NFL.com’s Jeffri Chadiha has both Mayfield and Darnold in his top five MVP rankings headed into Week 6.
At No.1 is Buffalo Bills QB and reigning MVP Josh Allen. The Bills have a record of 4-1 and Allen has completed a career-high 70.4% of his passes for 1,217 yards, nine touchdowns, two interceptions and a QB rating of 108.4. Allen is far-and-away the gambling favorite to win the award again.
At No. 2 is Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff. The Lions are 4-1 and Goff has completed a career-high 75.2% of his passes for 1,187 yards, 12 touchdowns and two interceptions. He has a QB rating of 120.7.
Mayfield is positioned No. 3. Through the first five weeks, Mayfield has completed 65.1% of his passes for 1,283 yards, 10 touchdowns, an interception, and a QB rating of 104.4.
At No. 4 is Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones, who similarly to Mayfield and Darnold is seeing a resurgence years after not finding success with the team that drafted them. The Colts are also 4-1 and Jones has completed a career-high 71.3% of his passes for 1,290 yards, six touchdowns, two interceptions and QB rating of 105.1.
Lastly, at No. 5, is Darnold. Seattle is 3-2 headed into Week 6. Darnold has completed a career-high 73.1% of his passes for 1,246 yards, nine touchdowns, three interceptions and QB rating of 114.8.
Brett Favre Blesses Jordan Love: 'He's Not Following Footsteps, He’s Making His Own
A Legend Speaks — and the NFL Listens
For weeks, fans had wondered what Brett Favre, the ultimate symbol of Green Bay toughness and swagger, thought about
The question lingered through pregame debates, fan podcasts, and locker-room whispers — until now.
This week, in a surprise interview on
“What I see in Jordan,” Favre said slowly, “isn’t someone trying to be me or Aaron. I see someone who’s carving his own path — and that’s what greatness is all about.”
The clip spread like wildfire across Packers Nation. Within hours, Favre’s statement had been viewed millions of times on X (Twitter), sparking emotional reactions from fans and even current Packers players.
“He’s Not Following Footsteps — He’s Making His Own”
Favre, known for his fiery personality and unapologetic honesty, didn’t hold back when describing what makes Love special.
“You can tell when a guy’s pretending, and Jordan ain’t pretending,” Favre continued. “He’s confident, calm, and fearless. The moment’s never too big for him — that’s rare.”
According to team insiders, the Packers locker room erupted when the interview aired. Some players watched it live during a break at Lambeau Field and started cheering.
“That’s validation,” said one offensive lineman. “Coming from
that guy — the man who defined Green Bay football — it means something.”
Even head coach Matt LaFleur reportedly smiled when asked about the quote.
“It’s always good to see legends supporting the next generation,” he said. “Jordan’s earned that respect.”
Favre’s Unexpected Connection
The moment carried emotional weight beyond football.
Few people understand the pressure of leading the Green Bay Packers quite like Favre — who once faced the same expectations, the same small-town spotlight, and the same responsibility to uphold a legacy that began long before him.
“When I look at Jordan,” Favre said, “I see a guy who’s doing it the right way — quiet confidence, steady leadership. I’ve been there. I know what that takes. And I’m proud of him.”
Those words hit differently for long-time Packers fans. For decades, Favre was the standard — the gunslinger, the icon, the heart of Wisconsin. And for him to publicly acknowledge Love as his heir felt like a symbolic torch passing, the way only a true legend can deliver.
Social Media Erupts
Within minutes of the interview airing, social media lit up.
- “Favre just blessed Jordan Love — this is bigger than a win,” one fan wrote.
- “From Bart Starr to Favre to Rodgers to Love — this isn’t a team, it’s a timeline,” another posted.
- Even rival fans joined in: “Respect to Favre. That’s how real leaders talk.”
National media jumped on the story, with segments on Good Morning Football, First Take, and
One analyst summed it up perfectly:
“When Brett Favre says he sees greatness, you listen — because he’s seen it, he’s lived it, and now he’s passing it on.”
A New Chapter in Green Bay’s Legacy
Inside the Packers’ facility, players said the quote has become motivation. Wide receivers reportedly printed Favre’s line — “He’s not following footsteps; he’s making his own”
“It’s a reminder that this is his era now,” one teammate said. “We’re not living in anyone’s shadow.”
Even Love, usually calm and reserved, admitted he was moved by Favre’s words.
“That means a lot,” he told reporters after practice. “I grew up watching him — his toughness, his passion. To hear that from him? I’ll remember that forever.”
From Legacy to Destiny
Favre closed the interview with a reflection that left everyone silent.
“Green Bay doesn’t rebuild — it redefines,” he said. “Every few years, there’s a new leader who reminds the world who we are. Jordan’s that guy now. And if you can’t see it yet… you will.”
The quote instantly became viral gold. Fans printed it on T-shirts. Local radio stations looped it in highlight reels.
For a fan base built on pride, tradition, and emotion, Favre’s words felt like permission to believe again — not in nostalgia, but in the future.
Because for the first time since Aaron Rodgers’ exit, Packers Nation isn’t asking who comes next.
They’re saying:
“He’s already here.”
