Kyler Murray or Marcus Mariota?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Kyler Murray
  • Rest of season: Kyler Murray3 of 3 experts
  • Trade value: Kyler Murray

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Kyler MurrayMarcus Mariota
Rest of season
3 of 3 experts rank Kyler Murray ahead · 0 rank Marcus Mariota ahead
QB21#20–#23edgeQB31#26–#33
Week 3QB14#11–#16edgeQB30#28–#32
Week 3 projection (PPR)16.6edge14.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)8 #110 overalledge2 #464 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+1 ranks · +7 val-10 ranks · -4 val
Rostered57%1%
Bye67
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 3, Kyler Murray or Marcus Mariota?
Kyler Murray. This week's consensus has Kyler Murray at QB14 (range #11–#16) and Marcus Mariota at QB30 (range #28–#32). Projections: 16.6 vs 14.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Kyler Murray or Marcus Mariota?
Kyler Murray. Rest-of-season consensus: Kyler Murray QB21 (range #20–#23) vs Marcus Mariota QB31 (range #26–#33). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kyler Murray ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Kyler Murray for Marcus Mariota?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kyler Murray is ranked #110 overall and Marcus Mariota #464, 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.