Baker Mayfield or Kyler Murray?

Who to start in Week 5, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 7 at 6:11 PM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Weekly comparison unavailable
  • Rest of season: Kyler Murray — 6 of 6 experts
  • Trade value: Kyler Murray

Some comparison data is unavailable. Read each available measure separately and check player status before deciding.

Baker MayfieldKyler Murray
Rest of season
0 of 6 experts rank Baker Mayfield ahead · 6 rank Kyler Murray ahead
QB200#159–#282QB23#20–#25edge
Week 5—QB16#13–#22
Week 5 projection (PPR)—14.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)4 #201 overall7 #131 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)-83 ranks · -298 val-18 ranks · -102 val
Rostered45%63%
Bye106
StatusOUT (Right Thumb) · DNP → DNP → DNP · 0% to playNo injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 5, Baker Mayfield or Kyler Murray?
Weekly consensus is not available for both Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Baker Mayfield or Kyler Murray?
Kyler Murray. Rest-of-season consensus: Baker Mayfield QB200 (range #159–#282) vs Kyler Murray QB23 (range #20–#25). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kyler Murray ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Baker Mayfield for Kyler Murray?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Baker Mayfield is ranked #201 overall and Kyler Murray #131, so Kyler Murray carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.