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Marcus Mariota vs Sam Roush

Should you prefer Marcus Mariota or Sam Roush in dynasty? Compare long-term value, Superflex and 1QB pricing, AI consensus, position rank, age, recent market movement, and fit for contenders versus rebuilders.

Updated Sep 1, 2026

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Marcus Mariota

WAS QB | Age 32

Overall #324Value 167Sell

The risk signal is elevated: AI model spread is 110.

Sam Roush

CHI TE | Age 22

Overall #331Value 181Sell

The risk signal is elevated: AI model spread is 26.

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Marcus Mariota vs Sam Roush comparison matrix

Current Dynasty Spec values

CategoryMarcus MariotaSam Roush
Dynasty Value167181
Superflex Value260170
1QB Value167181
Overall Rank#324#331
Position Rank#53#50
AI Consensus322307
Age3222
Recent MovementDown 26 spots this weekDown 12 spots this week
TeamWASCHI

Dynasty Spec Verdict

Sam Roush has the current edge

More Valuable

Sam Roush

Contender Fit

Sam Roush

Rebuilder Fit

Sam Roush

Value Gap

14

Sam Roush is the more valuable dynasty asset over Marcus Mariota by current Dynasty Spec value. The gap is large enough that a premium pick or strong player add-on should be attached to the lower side.

The gap is large enough that a premium pick or strong player add-on should be attached to the lower side.

Case for Marcus Mariota

Why choose Marcus Mariota over Sam Roush?

Marcus Mariota is a WAS QB (age 32) with Dynasty Spec rank #324 and QB rank #53. The AI consensus rank #324 with score 322, High Disagreement, and down 26 spots this week point to a falling dynasty profile. The risk signal is elevated: AI model spread is 110.

Marcus Mariota's team context is WAS at QB. Depth chart: QB2. Current injury status: Questionable. Latest imported season: 2024, 45.76 PPR points and 15.25 fantasy points per game. Projection snapshot: 2026 48.05 projected PPR points.

Market signal: Down 26 spots this week

Case for Sam Roush

Why choose Sam Roush over Marcus Mariota?

Sam Roush is a CHI TE (age 22) with Dynasty Spec rank #331 and TE rank #50. The AI consensus rank #331 with score 307, High Disagreement, and down 12 spots this week point to a falling dynasty profile. mid-round draft capital to CHI gives Sam Roush rookie-draft relevance at TE.

Sam Roush's team context is CHI at TE. Depth chart: TE3. Roster status: Active. No imported recent stat line is available in the current snapshot. Projection snapshot: 2026 99.2 projected PPR points.

Market signal: Down 12 spots this week

Marcus Mariota vs Sam Roush FAQs

Who is more valuable, Marcus Mariota or Sam Roush?

Sam Roush is more valuable by current Dynasty Spec value. Sam Roush is the more valuable dynasty asset over Marcus Mariota by current Dynasty Spec value. The gap is large enough that a premium pick or strong player add-on should be attached to the lower side.

Who fits contenders better, Marcus Mariota or Sam Roush?

Sam Roush is the better contender fit because the profile carries stronger near-term lineup value after position, age, and market value are weighed.

Who fits rebuilders better, Marcus Mariota or Sam Roush?

Sam Roush is the better rebuild fit because the profile has stronger long-term liquidity, age insulation, or format leverage.

Is the gap between Marcus Mariota and Sam Roush worth a pick?

The gap is large enough that a premium pick or strong player add-on should be attached to the lower side.

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