Baker Mayfield
Sam Darnold
VS
3–2
categories
Mayfield leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 2.
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Tale of the tape
27,675
20,431
193
123
90.6
99.1
63.2
67.7
99
82
The verdict
Mayfield holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (passing yards (career), passing tds (career), interceptions (career)). Darnold answers in passer rating, completion % — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
50Mayfield · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
50Darnold · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Baker Mayfield
$89
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+26% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Sam Darnold
$35
Climbing
5-yr outlook+20%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictBaker Mayfield is the more valuable card today ($89 vs. $35). Baker Mayfield carries more projected upside (+26% vs. +20% over five years). Different bets: Baker Mayfield's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Sam Darnold's is speculative and swings on production.