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Sam Darnold vs Xavier Worthy

Should you prefer Sam Darnold or Xavier Worthy 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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Sam Darnold

SEA QB | Age 29

Overall #126Value 394Sell

The risk signal is elevated: AI model spread is 40.

Xavier Worthy

KC WR | Age 23

Overall #125Value 431Hold

The profile is close to fair market value, making roster direction and format more important than a blanket buy or sell call.

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Sam Darnold vs Xavier Worthy comparison matrix

Current Dynasty Spec values

CategorySam DarnoldXavier Worthy
Dynasty Value394431
Superflex Value551411
1QB Value394431
Overall Rank#126#125
Position Rank#22#55
AI Consensus475482
Age2923
Recent MovementUp 3 spots this weekUp 5 spots this week
TeamSEAKC

Dynasty Spec Verdict

Xavier Worthy has the current edge

More Valuable

Xavier Worthy

Contender Fit

Xavier Worthy

Rebuilder Fit

Xavier Worthy

Value Gap

37

Xavier Worthy is the more valuable dynasty asset over Sam Darnold by current Dynasty Spec value. The gap is small enough that roster fit can decide the deal.

The gap is small enough that roster fit can decide the deal.

Case for Sam Darnold

Why choose Sam Darnold over Xavier Worthy?

Sam Darnold is a SEA QB (age 29) with Dynasty Spec rank #126 and QB rank #22. The AI consensus rank #126 with score 475, High Disagreement, and up 3 spots this week point to a volatile dynasty profile. Market-adjusted profile balances prime age window, role security, and recent production signal.

Sam Darnold's team context is SEA at QB. Depth chart: QB1. Roster status: Active. Latest imported season: 2025, 249.39 PPR points and 14.67 fantasy points per game. Projection snapshot: 2026 267.47 projected PPR points.

Market signal: Up 3 spots this week

Case for Xavier Worthy

Why choose Xavier Worthy over Sam Darnold?

Xavier Worthy is a KC WR (age 23) with Dynasty Spec rank #125 and WR rank #55. The AI consensus rank #125 with score 482, High Disagreement, and up 5 spots this week point to a volatile dynasty profile. Market-adjusted profile balances young age curve, role security, and recent production signal.

Xavier Worthy's team context is KC at WR. Depth chart: RWR2. Roster status: Active. Latest imported season: 2025, 109.9 PPR points and 7.85 fantasy points per game. Projection snapshot: 2026 157.4 projected PPR points.

Market signal: Up 5 spots this week

Sam Darnold vs Xavier Worthy FAQs

Who is more valuable, Xavier Worthy or Sam Darnold?

Xavier Worthy is more valuable by current Dynasty Spec value. Xavier Worthy is the more valuable dynasty asset over Sam Darnold by current Dynasty Spec value. The gap is small enough that roster fit can decide the deal.

Who fits contenders better, Xavier Worthy or Sam Darnold?

Xavier Worthy 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, Xavier Worthy or Sam Darnold?

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

Is the gap between Xavier Worthy and Sam Darnold worth a pick?

The gap is small enough that roster fit can decide the deal.

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