Dak Prescott 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: Dak Prescott
  • Rest of season: Dak Prescott — 7 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Dak Prescott

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Dak PrescottKyler Murray
Rest of season
7 of 7 experts rank Dak Prescott ahead · 0 rank Kyler Murray ahead
QB9#7–#11edgeQB21#20–#25
Week 9QB5#4–#10edgeQB33#27–#42
Week 9 projection (PPR)20.1edge5.2
Market Index value (redraft PPR)11 #74 overalledge7 #128 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-22 ranks · -429 val+3 ranks · +15 val
Rostered95%58%
Bye146
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, Dak Prescott or Kyler Murray?
Dak Prescott. This week's consensus has Dak Prescott at QB5 (range #4–#10) and Kyler Murray at QB33 (range #27–#42). Projections: 20.1 vs 5.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Dak Prescott or Kyler Murray?
Dak Prescott. Rest-of-season consensus: Dak Prescott QB9 (range #7–#11) vs Kyler Murray QB21 (range #20–#25). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Dak Prescott ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Dak Prescott for Kyler Murray?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dak Prescott is ranked #74 overall and Kyler Murray #128, so Dak Prescott 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.