Dynasty Superflex baseline
Bryce Young
CAR · QB25 · age 25.1
266#83 overall
Head-to-head // QBRelease ftt-20260913T165752Z
Bryce Young or Sam Darnold: who has more dynasty value?
The short answer
Bryce Young and Sam Darnold are in the same current dynasty Superflex tier: 266 versus 270, a 1.5% gap.
This comparison separates dynasty runway from current-season quarterback utility. The Superflex and 1QB rows show how much price comes from starter scarcity, while passing-touchdown scoring measures each player against the same quarterback replacement point.
Dynasty Superflex baseline
Sam Darnold
SEA · QB24 · age 29.3
270#82 overall
Same players // four markets
What changes in Superflex, 1QB, TEP, and redraft?
These rows change one major market context at a time. Hover or focus the dotted labels for a plain-language definition. Values share one 0–1,000 composite scale.
| League setting | Bryce Young | Sam Darnold | Current answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynasty Superflex ⓘTwo QB-eligible starting slots; 4-point passing TDs and Standard scoring. | 266 | 270 | Same tier |
| Dynasty 1QB ⓘOne starting quarterback; 4-point passing TDs and Standard scoring. | 131 | 135 | Same tier |
| Superflex TEP ⓘSuperflex with an additional tight end reception premium. | 266 | 270 | Same tier |
| Redraft 1QB ⓘCurrent-season value only; one quarterback and Standard scoring. | 15 | 38 | Sam Darnold +23 |
Format verdict // The same player leads all four markets, but the gap ranges from 4 to 23 points. Format still changes the price.
Passing TD scoring // player-level
Does 4-point vs. 6-point passing TD scoring change it?
The added passing-TD points are calculated from each player’s observed rate, then measured against a replacement quarterback. It is not a generic multiplier.
| League setting | Bryce Young | Sam Darnold | Current answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-point passing TD ⓘEach passing touchdown scores four points; Standard scoring remains on. | 266 | 270 | Same tier |
| 6-point passing TD ⓘEach passing touchdown scores six points; Standard scoring remains on. | 268 | 277 | Same tier |
Scoring verdict: No leader flip appears in the displayed scoring settings. The gap ranges from 4 to 9 value points, so scoring can still change the price.
Observed production // 2025
The evidence underneath the market answer.
These are descriptive season results, not projections. Missing upstream fields remain visibly unavailable instead of being guessed.
Bryce Young
QB25- Fantasy points/game
- 14.3
- Consistency grade
- D
- Pass yards/game
- 188.2
- Pass TD/game
- 1.4
- Rush yards/game
- 13.5
- Completion rate
- 63.6%
Sam Darnold
QB24- Fantasy points/game
- 14.7
- Consistency grade
- C
- Pass yards/game
- 238.1
- Pass TD/game
- 1.5
- Rush yards/game
- 5.6
- Completion rate
- 67.7%
Decision rule
Treat the gap like a tiebreaker.
Contenders should inspect redraft utility and rebuilders the dynasty market, but neither side should pay a scarcity premium that a 1QB lineup cannot use.
Yes, the current baseline supports treating Bryce Young and Sam Darnold as straight-up trade peers. A manager can still prefer either side, but the model does not support a large automatic add. Injury status, starting-lineup need, and manager-specific preference are outside this model.
Direct answers
Comparison FAQ
Who is worth more in dynasty: Bryce Young or Sam Darnold?
Bryce Young and Sam Darnold are in the same current dynasty Superflex tier: 266 versus 270, a 1.5% gap.
Should I trade Bryce Young for Sam Darnold straight up?
Yes, the current baseline supports treating Bryce Young and Sam Darnold as straight-up trade peers. A manager can still prefer either side, but the model does not support a large automatic add.
Does scoring change the Bryce Young vs. Sam Darnold comparison?
No leader flip appears in the displayed scoring settings. The gap ranges from 4 to 9 value points, so scoring can still change the price.
Why do Superflex and 1QB values differ?
Superflex makes starting quarterbacks scarcer, while 1QB pushes replacement closer to the starters. The displayed format gap ranges from 4 to 23 value points.
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