Caleb Williams 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: Caleb Williams
  • Rest of season: Caleb Williams — 7 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Caleb Williams

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Caleb WilliamsKyler Murray
Rest of season
7 of 7 experts rank Caleb Williams ahead · 0 rank Kyler Murray ahead
QB5#4–#7edgeQB21#20–#25
Week 9QB7#5–#11edgeQB33#27–#42
Week 9 projection (PPR)18.8edge5.2
Market Index value (redraft PPR)16 #51 overalledge7 #128 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+32 ranks · +572 val+3 ranks · +15 val
Rostered94%58%
Bye106
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, Caleb Williams or Kyler Murray?
Caleb Williams. This week's consensus has Caleb Williams at QB7 (range #5–#11) and Kyler Murray at QB33 (range #27–#42). Projections: 18.8 vs 5.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Caleb Williams or Kyler Murray?
Caleb Williams. Rest-of-season consensus: Caleb Williams QB5 (range #4–#7) vs Kyler Murray QB21 (range #20–#25). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Caleb Williams ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Caleb Williams for Kyler Murray?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Caleb Williams is ranked #51 overall and Kyler Murray #128, so Caleb Williams 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.