Baker Mayfield or Warren Moon? The NFL Stat Breakdown
This is as close as it gets. Baker Mayfield and Warren Moon split the statistical categories evenly — 3 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested QB comparisons in NFL history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.
Baker Mayfield's Interceptions of 103 compared to Warren Moon's 233 represents a 126.2% 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 Completion %, where Baker Mayfield posts 63.5% against Warren Moon's 58.4% — a gap of just 8.7%. Warren Moon can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Completion % is the statistical ammunition for the Warren Moon 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.
With categories split evenly, this comparison ultimately comes down to which statistics matter most to you. Baker Mayfield claims the tiebreaker through Interceptions advantage — a 126.2% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NFL debate.
Who is better, Baker Mayfield or Warren Moon?
Baker Mayfield holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Baker Mayfield's Interceptions of 103 versus Warren Moon's 233 is the most decisive factor — a 126.2% difference.
How do Baker Mayfield and Warren Moon compare in Interceptions?
Baker Mayfield career Interceptions: 103. Warren Moon career Interceptions: 233. Baker Mayfield leads by 126.2% — dramatically ahead in this key QB metric.
Who had the better overall career, Baker Mayfield or Warren Moon?
Based on career statistics, Baker Mayfield edges Warren Moon 3-3 across key categories. Baker Mayfield's Interceptions of 103 leads Warren Moon's 233 by 126.2%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
