Jameis Winston 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: Kyler Murray
  • Rest of season: Kyler Murray — 6 of 6 experts
  • Trade value: Kyler Murray

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Jameis WinstonKyler Murray
Rest of season
0 of 6 experts rank Jameis Winston ahead · 6 rank Kyler Murray ahead
QB39#37–#43QB21#20–#25edge
Week 9QB36#32–#44QB33#27–#42edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)0.55.2edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)2 #382 overall7 #128 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)-58 ranks · -41 val+3 ranks · +15 val
Rostered3%58%
Bye86
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, Jameis Winston or Kyler Murray?
Kyler Murray. This week's consensus has Jameis Winston at QB36 (range #32–#44) and Kyler Murray at QB33 (range #27–#42). Projections: 0.5 vs 5.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jameis Winston or Kyler Murray?
Kyler Murray. Rest-of-season consensus: Jameis Winston QB39 (range #37–#43) vs Kyler Murray QB21 (range #20–#25). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kyler Murray ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jameis Winston for Kyler Murray?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jameis Winston is ranked #382 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.