Who should I start in Week 5, Jalen Hurts or Kyler Murray?

Kyler Murray. This week's consensus has Jalen Hurts at QB18 (range #12–#23) and Kyler Murray at QB16 (range #12–#24). Projections: 15.7 vs 14.4 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Jalen Hurts or Kyler Murray?

Jalen Hurts. Rest-of-season consensus: Jalen Hurts QB10 (range #6–#13) vs Kyler Murray QB23 (range #20–#25). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jalen Hurts ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Jalen Hurts for Kyler Murray?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jalen Hurts is ranked #77 overall and Kyler Murray #134, so Jalen Hurts 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.

Jalen Hurts 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: Kyler Murray
Rest of season: Jalen Hurts — 8 of 8 experts
Trade value: Jalen Hurts

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

	Jalen Hurts	Kyler Murray
Rest of season 8 of 8 experts rank Jalen Hurts ahead · 0 rank Kyler Murray ahead	QB10#6–#13edge	QB23#20–#25
Week 5	QB18#12–#23	QB16#12–#24edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	15.7edge	14.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	11 #77 overalledge	6 #134 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-24 ranks · -445 val	-23 ranks · -129 val
Rostered	97%	60%
Bye	10	6
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 5, Jalen Hurts or Kyler Murray?: Kyler Murray. This week's consensus has Jalen Hurts at QB18 (range #12–#23) and Kyler Murray at QB16 (range #12–#24). Projections: 15.7 vs 14.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jalen Hurts or Kyler Murray?: Jalen Hurts. Rest-of-season consensus: Jalen Hurts QB10 (range #6–#13) vs Kyler Murray QB23 (range #20–#25). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jalen Hurts ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jalen Hurts for Kyler Murray?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jalen Hurts is ranked #77 overall and Kyler Murray #134, so Jalen Hurts 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.