Baker Mayfield vs Jalen Hurts
Jalen Hurts holds a 47.5% edge in Superflex dynasty value.Updated 10/1/2026
THE CASE FOR MAYFIELD
Mayfield is a stable QB2 who can give you weekly starter output at a major discount to the elite tier, freeing value to build elsewhere. Tampa’s pass-catcher group is good enough to keep his efficiency and TDs afloat, and he’s shown he can support multiple fantasy-relevant options. If you’re trying to win now without paying up for a top-5 QB, he’s a pragmatic points-per-dollar play.
THE CASE FOR HURTS
Hurts is a difference-making fantasy QB because his rushing and goal-line TD equity create an elite weekly floor and week-winning ceiling. He’s younger and materially more insulated by long-term role security, making his dynasty profile both safer and more liquid. In Superflex, that positional advantage is exactly what you pay for, and the 43.5% value gap reflects that edge.
VERDICT BY TEAM SITUATION
If you’re contending, Hurts is the better bet to tilt matchups, but Mayfield is acceptable if the savings clearly upgrades a premium starter elsewhere.
If you’re rebuilding, take Hurts for age, insulation, and trade liquidity; Mayfield is a secondary buy only if you’re flipping him later.
Not close in dynasty value—Hurts is the clear preference unless you’re extracting a substantial add-on by tiering down to Mayfield.
12% of champions
Baker Mayfield was on 838 championship rosters
Jalen Hurts — outside top 50 champion players
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Worth more?
Jalen Hurts is worth more by a wide margin in Superflex due to elite rushing-driven scoring and stronger long-term security.
Trade?
Only tier down from Hurts to Mayfield if you’re getting a meaningful extra asset (e.g., a 1st-plus or equivalent cornerstone).
Superflex?
In Superflex, prioritize Hurts because elite QBs are the scarcest and most impactful assets in the format.
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