Baker Mayfield vs Ty Simpson
Baker Mayfield holds a 35.5% edge in Superflex dynasty value.Updated 9/20/2026
THE CASE FOR MAYFIELD
Baker Mayfield is the clear present-day starter with bankable Superflex points, which matters most in weekly lineup certainty. At 31, he’s in the middle of the typical QB longevity window and should still have multiple usable seasons if his job remains stable. The 42.8% value gap in his favor reflects real insulation: you’re buying production plus a much higher probability of being startable in the next 12–24 months.
THE CASE FOR SIMPSON
Ty Simpson is the younger asset and the bet is on development and future starter outcomes rather than immediate points. At 23.6, his value is driven by upside and the market’s willingness to pay for a potential multi-year starter if he earns/keeps the job. If he hits, he can outgrow the gap quickly; if he doesn’t, his value can compress fast because non-starting QBs are hard to hold in Superflex.
VERDICT BY TEAM SITUATION
Take Baker Mayfield—points and starting security outweigh the age discount for a contender.
Lean Ty Simpson if you can tolerate volatility, but only if you’re explicitly swinging for upside over near-term certainty.
Given the size of the gap, Baker is the preferred side unless you’re pricing in a strong chance Simpson becomes (and stays) a starter soon.
12% of champions
Baker Mayfield was on 838 championship rosters
Ty Simpson — outside top 50 champion players
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Worth more?
Baker Mayfield is worth more right now by a meaningful margin, driven by immediate startability.
Trade?
If you’re moving off Baker, you should be adding a meaningful sweetener to Simpson (or getting an extra pick/usable starter back) to justify the production loss.
Superflex?
In Superflex, prioritize Baker because reliable QB starts are the scarcest weekly resource.
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