Is Baker Mayfield Better Than Ryan Fitzpatrick? NFL Stats Decide
Few NFL comparisons generate more debate than Baker Mayfield vs Ryan Fitzpatrick. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Baker Mayfield takes 4 categories while Ryan Fitzpatrick claims 3, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the QB position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.
Baker Mayfield's Interceptions of 103 compared to Ryan Fitzpatrick's 169 represents a 64.1% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Baker Mayfield's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Yards Per Attempt, where Baker Mayfield posts 7.2 against Ryan Fitzpatrick's 6.9 — a gap of just 4.3%. Ryan Fitzpatrick can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Yards Per Attempt is the statistical ammunition for the Ryan Fitzpatrick side.
Quarterback evaluation in the modern NFL weighs passing efficiency heavily alongside raw yardage totals. Passer rating, completion percentage and touchdown-to-interception ratio paint a more complete picture than any single statistic alone.
The verdict favors Baker Mayfield — 4 categories to 3 — but Ryan Fitzpatrick makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Ryan Fitzpatrick has real statistical ammunition particularly in Yards Per Attempt where the gap narrows to just 4.3%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Baker Mayfield or Ryan Fitzpatrick?
Baker Mayfield holds the statistical edge, winning 4 of 7 categories in this career comparison. Baker Mayfield's Interceptions of 103 versus Ryan Fitzpatrick's 169 is the most decisive factor — a 64.1% difference.
How do Baker Mayfield and Ryan Fitzpatrick compare in Interceptions?
Baker Mayfield career Interceptions: 103. Ryan Fitzpatrick career Interceptions: 169. Baker Mayfield leads by 64.1% — dramatically ahead in this key QB metric.
Who had the better overall career, Baker Mayfield or Ryan Fitzpatrick?
Based on career statistics, Baker Mayfield edges Ryan Fitzpatrick 4-3 across key categories. Baker Mayfield's Interceptions of 103 leads Ryan Fitzpatrick's 169 by 64.1%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
