Sam Darnold vs Ty Simpson
Sam Darnold holds a 14.5% edge in Superflex dynasty value.Updated 9/25/2026
THE CASE FOR DARNOLD
Darnold is the safer bet to give you real Superflex points right now, and that certainty matters when you’re trying to win weeks. At 29, he’s in the prime window for short-term stability if he’s locked in as SEA’s starter, which is often worth more than theoretical upside. Even with limited long-term insulation, his current-start equity can justify the 37% premium if you need a QB2/spot QB1.
THE CASE FOR SIMPSON
Simpson is a younger QB asset whose value is driven by runway and the market’s willingness to pay for future starting outcomes. If he has any path to earning starts in LAR over the next 12–24 months, his value can climb fast because youth + starting QB is the cheat code in dynasty. At a notably cheaper SF price, he’s the better bet for rebuilding rosters that can wait and diversify risk across multiple upside swings.
VERDICT BY TEAM SITUATION
Darnold, unless you already have two locked-in starters and can afford to stash a longer-term bet.
Simpson, because the age gap and potential value appreciation outweigh Darnold’s short-term scoring edge for non-contenders.
Not close in a title window (Darnold), but close enough overall that roster direction should decide it.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Worth more?
Darnold is worth more for contenders due to start certainty; Simpson can be worth more in rebuilds if you’re pricing in a future starter outcome.
Trade?
If you’re buying Darnold, try to pay Simpson plus a small add; if you’re buying Simpson, ask for a 2nd on top of Darnold given the current 37% gap.
Superflex?
In Superflex, prioritize whoever is starting (Darnold now) unless your roster can absorb a zero while chasing Simpson’s longer-term payoff.
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