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
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Jameis Winston | Kyler Murray | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 6 experts rank Jameis Winston ahead · 6 rank Kyler Murray ahead | QB39#37–#43 | QB21#20–#25edge |
| Week 9 | QB36#32–#44 | QB33#27–#42edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 0.5 | 5.2edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #382 overall | 7 #128 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -58 ranks · -41 val | +3 ranks · +15 val |
| Rostered | 3% | 58% |
| Bye | 8 | 6 |
| Status | No injury designation | 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, 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.