Jacoby Brissett or Kyler Murray?

Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 12:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Jacoby Brissett
  • Rest of season: Kyler Murray — 5 of 8 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

Jacoby BrissettKyler Murray
Rest of season
3 of 8 experts rank Jacoby Brissett ahead · 5 rank Kyler Murray ahead
QB24#18–#27QB23#20–#25edge
Week 5QB6#3–#9edgeQB16#12–#24
Week 5 projection (PPR)18.3edge14.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)6 #144 overall6 #134 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+48 ranks · +148 val-23 ranks · -129 val
Rostered40%60%
Bye146
StatusNo injury designationNo 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 5, Jacoby Brissett or Kyler Murray?
Jacoby Brissett. This week's consensus has Jacoby Brissett at QB6 (range #3–#9) and Kyler Murray at QB16 (range #12–#24). Projections: 18.3 vs 14.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jacoby Brissett or Kyler Murray?
Kyler Murray. Rest-of-season consensus: Jacoby Brissett QB24 (range #18–#27) vs Kyler Murray QB23 (range #20–#25). 5 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kyler Murray ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jacoby Brissett for Kyler Murray?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jacoby Brissett is ranked #144 overall and Kyler Murray #134, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.