Brock Purdy or Kyler Murray?

Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

  • This week: Brock Purdy
  • Rest of season: Brock Purdy — 7 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Brock Purdy

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Brock PurdyKyler Murray
Rest of season
7 of 7 experts rank Brock Purdy ahead · 0 rank Kyler Murray ahead
QB4#4–#5edgeQB21#20–#25
Week 9QB3#1–#4edgeQB33#27–#42
Week 9 projection (PPR)22.2edge5.2
Market Index value (redraft PPR)20 #40 overalledge7 #128 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-13 ranks · -740 val+3 ranks · +15 val
Rostered93%58%
Bye86
StatusNo injury designationNOT STARTING (Hamstring) · DNP · 0.30698% to play

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 9, Brock Purdy or Kyler Murray?
Brock Purdy. This week's consensus has Brock Purdy at QB3 (range #1–#4) and Kyler Murray at QB33 (range #27–#42). Projections: 22.2 vs 5.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Purdy or Kyler Murray?
Brock Purdy. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Purdy QB4 (range #4–#5) vs Kyler Murray QB21 (range #20–#25). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Purdy ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Brock Purdy for Kyler Murray?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Purdy is ranked #40 overall and Kyler Murray #128, so Brock Purdy 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.