Kyler Murray or Matthew Stafford?
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: Matthew Stafford
- Rest of season: Matthew Stafford — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Matthew Stafford
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Kyler Murray | Matthew Stafford | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Kyler Murray ahead · 7 rank Matthew Stafford ahead | QB21#20–#25 | QB12#10–#13edge |
| Week 9 | QB33#27–#42 | QB11#9–#14edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 5.2 | 18.2edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #128 overall | 9 #90 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +3 ranks · +15 val | +5 ranks · +47 val |
| Rostered | 58% | 92% |
| Bye | 6 | 11 |
| Status | NOT STARTING (Hamstring) · DNP · 0.30698% to play | 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 9, Kyler Murray or Matthew Stafford?
- Matthew Stafford. This week's consensus has Kyler Murray at QB33 (range #27–#42) and Matthew Stafford at QB11 (range #9–#14). Projections: 5.2 vs 18.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Kyler Murray or Matthew Stafford?
- Matthew Stafford. Rest-of-season consensus: Kyler Murray QB21 (range #20–#25) vs Matthew Stafford QB12 (range #10–#13). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Matthew Stafford ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Kyler Murray for Matthew Stafford?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kyler Murray is ranked #128 overall and Matthew Stafford #90, so Matthew Stafford 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.