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 Murray — 3 of 3 experts
- Trade value: Kyler Murray
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Kyler Murray | Marcus Mariota | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 3 experts rank Kyler Murray ahead · 0 rank Marcus Mariota ahead | QB21#20–#23edge | QB31#26–#33 |
| Week 3 | QB14#11–#16edge | QB30#28–#32 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 16.6edge | 14.3 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 8 #110 overalledge | 2 #464 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +1 ranks · +7 val | -10 ranks · -4 val |
| Rostered | 57% | 1% |
| Bye | 6 | 7 |
| Status | No injury designation | No 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.