Bryce Young or Kyler Murray?
Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Kyler Murray
- Rest of season: Bryce Young — 3 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Kyler Murray
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Bryce Young | Kyler Murray | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 4 experts rank Bryce Young ahead · 1 rank Kyler Murray ahead | QB19#15–#23edge | QB21#20–#23 |
| Week 3 | QB22#16–#25 | QB14#11–#16edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 16.7 | 16.6 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #161 overall | 8 #110 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +2 ranks · +7 val | +1 ranks · +7 val |
| Rostered | 30% | 57% |
| Bye | 5 | 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 3, Bryce Young or Kyler Murray?
- Kyler Murray. This week's consensus has Bryce Young at QB22 (range #16–#25) and Kyler Murray at QB14 (range #11–#16). Projections: 16.7 vs 16.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Bryce Young or Kyler Murray?
- Bryce Young. Rest-of-season consensus: Bryce Young QB19 (range #15–#23) vs Kyler Murray QB21 (range #20–#23). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bryce Young ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Bryce Young for Kyler Murray?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bryce Young is ranked #161 overall and Kyler Murray #110, 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.