When the Los Angeles Rams claimed Baker Mayfield off of waivers Tuesday, some NFL observers speculated it would be impossible he could play for the team just two days later.
But as the Rams prepared to host the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday Night Football, Mayfield rumors and news went into overdrive on Twitter. He’s active. He’s taking first-team snaps. He’s even starting!
The Rams fanned the flames of speculation by keeping their decision on who would start such a secret, even the TNF broadcast crew did not know until minutes before kickoff.
This was the greatest mystery since the series finale of “Lost.” Just as disappointing, too, as the truth about Mayfield turned out to be less than the wildest rumors had predicted. Mayfield is active, but did not start the game. John Wolford got the start, but Mayfield is expected to play, according to Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit on Amazon Prime‘s broadcast.
Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit report that John Wolford will start, Baker Mayfield is expected to play for the Rams on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/OjfpGK4SpC
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) December 9, 2022
Indeed, John Wolford starts at QB for the Rams, who also have the same OL starting for the first time this year. pic.twitter.com/PVg4aGKQvd
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) December 9, 2022
All the rumors just go to show that, despite looking bad this season with the Carolina Panthers, Mayfield retains a weird aura.
NFL fans on Twitter were abuzz about Mayfield.
“Bro I cannot believe in 2022 a year removed from a Super Bowl. I am on Twitter demanding the Rams play Baker Mayfield,” tweeted one fan.
We do indeed want to see Baker Mayfield tonight. Indeed. https://t.co/yJ5WaAzKJJ
— Kate Magdziuk (@katemagdziuk) December 9, 2022
I'm rooting for the most interesting story, which tbh is Baker Mayfield playing for any stretch of time tonight haha
— Myles Simmons (@MylesASimmons) December 9, 2022
Bro I cannot believe in 2022 a year removed from a Super Bowl. I am on Twitter demanding the Rams play Baker Mayfield 😂😂😂
— 🏈🤑💪 (@ChiefofStaff_9) December 9, 2022
Is Baker Mayfield starting this game?😂 pic.twitter.com/dA4VRX0Rzv
— Jordan Willis (@JordanSaidWhat8) December 9, 2022
I put on Thursday Night Football on time for the first time all year. I’m here to watch Baker Mayfield.
— Jose (@Jm8galaxy) December 9, 2022
Hammer the over on baker mayfield TDs #lock
— Bullish Bets (@Thebullishbets) December 9, 2022
I hope Baker Mayfield becomes Kurt Warner 2.0 and goes bonkers.
— Stinky Think Tank (@stinkythinktank) December 9, 2022
