Daniel Jones vs Matthew Stafford
Matthew Stafford holds a 23.2% edge in Superflex dynasty value.Updated 10/1/2026
THE CASE FOR JONES
Jones is 9+ years younger and that age insulation matters in dynasty, especially at QB where careers can restart quickly with a coaching fit. His rushing gives him a path to spike weeks and usable QB2 production even when the passing volume/efficiency isn’t perfect. With his current valuation sitting only ~5% behind Stafford, he’s the better bet to hold or gain value over the next 1–3 seasons if he simply maintains a starting job.
THE CASE FOR STAFFORD
Stafford is the superior real-life passer and the better bet for stable, startable weekly output when healthy, which is what contenders actually need in SF. In a McVay offense with proven ceiling seasons, he can still deliver strong QB1/2 stretches that swing matchups. The small price premium is justified for teams chasing points right now, even if the dynasty runway is short at 38.5.
VERDICT BY TEAM SITUATION
Stafford by a slim margin—pay the 5% bump for higher confidence weekly production in the near term.
Jones—take the younger QB and avoid tying value to a 38.5-year-old asset with rapid depreciation risk.
If your lineup needs a weekly starter today, pick Stafford; if you’re protecting future value or can wait on clarity, pick Jones.
Daniel Jones — outside top 50 champion players
17% of champions
Matthew Stafford was on 1,185 championship rosters
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Worth more?
Stafford is worth slightly more in most markets, but the gap is thin enough that roster direction should decide it.
Trade?
Contender: move Jones + a small sweetener for Stafford; rebuilder: flip Stafford for Jones + any added pick/player value you can extract.
Superflex?
In SF, prioritize Stafford for immediate starting points and Jones for longer-term value retention, with the tiebreaker being whether you’re starting them weekly.
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