| Joe Burrow | Patrick Mahomes | |
|---|---|---|
| Team | CIN | KC |
| Age | 29 | 31 |
| QB rank by value | QB5 | QB6 |
| 1QB value | 3,937 | 3,557 |
| Superflex value | 7,835 | 6,973 |
| Overall rank (1QB / SF) | #40 / #10 | #43 / #13 |
| PPR PPG (2026) | 20.8 | 21.4 |
| Injury status | Active | Active |
| Source agreement | Sources agree (spread 7%) | Sources disagree (spread 68%) |
| DynastyProcess value | 4,044 | 4,689 |
| Sleeper value | 3,742 | 3,079 |
| nflverse value | 4,044 | 1,493 |
Fair-trade verdict
| Format | Joe Burrow | Patrick Mahomes | Gap | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1QB | 3,937 | 3,557 | 9.7% | Favors Joe Burrow |
| Superflex | 7,835 | 6,973 | 11.0% | Favors Joe Burrow |
Same rule as the trade calculator: gap = (larger − smaller) ÷ larger; within 5% is fair. Favors means the side receiving that player gets the better value.
To even it up, the side getting Patrick Mahomes could add a piece such as Eli Stowers (509), Baker Mayfield (515), Chris Bell (518) (checked with the calculator’s 2-for-1 discount).
Joe Burrow is 2 years younger (29 vs 31). Patrick Mahomes is scoring more in 2026: 21.4 vs 20.8 PPR points per game.
Frequently asked questions
Who is worth more in dynasty, Joe Burrow or Patrick Mahomes?
Joe Burrow is valued higher in 1QB leagues, by 380 points (3,937 vs 3,557) as of October 18, 2026. In superflex it is 7,835 vs 6,973.
Is Joe Burrow for Patrick Mahomes a fair dynasty trade?
In 1QB leagues, a straight swap is not even: Joe Burrow is valued 9.7% above Patrick Mahomes, so a straight swap favors the side getting Joe Burrow. In superflex it is not even: Joe Burrow is valued 11.0% above Patrick Mahomes, so a straight swap favors the side getting Joe Burrow.
Who is younger, Joe Burrow or Patrick Mahomes, and who scores more?
Joe Burrow is 2 years younger (29 vs 31). Patrick Mahomes is scoring more in 2026: 21.4 vs 20.8 PPR points per game.
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Composite values from DynastyProcess (40%), Sleeper (30%), nflverse (15%) (weights re-normalised over the sources available today); expert values from DynastyProcess open data (GPL-3.0); nflverse data CC BY 4.0, changed by us into per-game production ranks. Projections: Sleeper public API. Updated October 18, 2026. How the composite works. Values are a starting point, not a guarantee.