Joe Burrow or Kyler Murray?

Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 22 at 12:11 PM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Joe Burrow
  • Rest of season: Joe Burrow — 8 of 8 experts
  • Trade value: Joe Burrow

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Joe BurrowKyler Murray
Rest of season
8 of 8 experts rank Joe Burrow ahead · 0 rank Kyler Murray ahead
QB7#4–#9edgeQB18#17–#18
Week 7QB7#4–#9edgeQB12#10–#15
Week 7 projection (PPR)19.8edge17.6
Market Index value (redraft PPR)14 #59 overalledge8 #110 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-15 ranks · -413 val0 ranks · 0 val
Rostered99%62%
Bye66
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 7, Joe Burrow or Kyler Murray?
Joe Burrow. This week's consensus has Joe Burrow at QB7 (range #4–#9) and Kyler Murray at QB12 (range #10–#15). Projections: 19.8 vs 17.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Joe Burrow or Kyler Murray?
Joe Burrow. Rest-of-season consensus: Joe Burrow QB7 (range #4–#9) vs Kyler Murray QB18 (range #17–#18). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Joe Burrow ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Joe Burrow for Kyler Murray?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Joe Burrow is ranked #59 overall and Kyler Murray #110, so Joe Burrow 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.