Baker Mayfield or Kyler Murray?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 22 at 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Kyler Murray
- Rest of season: Kyler Murray — 8 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Kyler Murray
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Baker Mayfield | Kyler Murray | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 8 experts rank Baker Mayfield ahead · 8 rank Kyler Murray ahead | QB26#23–#29 | QB18#17–#18edge |
| Week 7 | QB21#16–#34 | QB12#10–#15edge |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 15.5 | 17.6edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #183 overall | 8 #113 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -64 ranks · -249 val | -2 ranks · -13 val |
| Rostered | 39% | 62% |
| Bye | 10 | 6 |
| Status | No injury designation | No 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 7, Baker Mayfield or Kyler Murray?
- Kyler Murray. This week's consensus has Baker Mayfield at QB21 (range #16–#34) and Kyler Murray at QB12 (range #10–#15). Projections: 15.5 vs 17.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Baker Mayfield or Kyler Murray?
- Kyler Murray. Rest-of-season consensus: Baker Mayfield QB26 (range #23–#29) vs Kyler Murray QB18 (range #17–#18). 8 of 8 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 #183 overall and Kyler Murray #113, 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.