Deshaun Watson 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: even on the consensus
- Rest of season: Kyler Murray — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Kyler Murray
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Deshaun Watson | Kyler Murray | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 7 experts rank Deshaun Watson ahead · 6 rank Kyler Murray ahead | QB26#24–#28 | QB21#20–#25edge |
| Week 9 | QB33#27–#56 | QB33#27–#42 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 0.5 | 5.2edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #168 overall | 7 #128 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +100 ranks · +193 val | +3 ranks · +15 val |
| Rostered | 11% | 58% |
| Bye | 11 | 6 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Concussion) · DNP → DNP · 0.08558% to play | NOT 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, Deshaun Watson or Kyler Murray?
- It is a coin flip on the consensus: Deshaun Watson is QB33 (range #27–#56) and Kyler Murray is QB33 (range #27–#42) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Deshaun Watson or Kyler Murray?
- Kyler Murray. Rest-of-season consensus: Deshaun Watson QB26 (range #24–#28) vs Kyler Murray QB21 (range #20–#25). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kyler Murray ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Deshaun Watson for Kyler Murray?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deshaun Watson is ranked #168 overall and Kyler Murray #128, 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.