Kyler Murray or Marcus Mariota?

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 — 5 of 5 experts
  • Trade value: Kyler Murray

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Kyler MurrayMarcus Mariota
Rest of season
5 of 5 experts rank Kyler Murray ahead · 0 rank Marcus Mariota ahead
QB21#20–#25edgeQB39#37–#40
Week 9QB33#27–#42edgeQB53#51–#57
Week 9 projection (PPR)5.2edge0.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)7 #128 overalledge2 #387 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+3 ranks · +15 val-51 ranks · -34 val
Rostered58%1%
Bye67
StatusNOT STARTING (Hamstring) · DNP · 0.30698% to playNo 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 9, Kyler Murray or Marcus Mariota?
Kyler Murray. This week's consensus has Kyler Murray at QB33 (range #27–#42) and Marcus Mariota at QB53 (range #51–#57). Projections: 5.2 vs 0.4 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–#25) vs Marcus Mariota QB39 (range #37–#40). 5 of 5 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 #128 overall and Marcus Mariota #387, 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.