Who should I start in Week 3, Kyler Murray or Michael Penix Jr.?

Kyler Murray. This week's consensus has Kyler Murray at QB14 (range #11–#16) and Michael Penix Jr. at QB28 (range #24–#31). Projections: 16.6 vs 11.5 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Kyler Murray or Michael Penix Jr.?

Kyler Murray. Rest-of-season consensus: Kyler Murray QB21 (range #20–#23) vs Michael Penix Jr. QB30 (range #25–#35). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kyler Murray ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Kyler Murray for Michael Penix Jr.?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kyler Murray is ranked #110 overall and Michael Penix Jr. #306, 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.

Kyler Murray or Michael Penix Jr.?

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	Michael Penix Jr.
Rest of season 3 of 3 experts rank Kyler Murray ahead · 0 rank Michael Penix Jr. ahead	QB21#20–#23edge	QB30#25–#35
Week 3	QB14#11–#16edge	QB28#24–#31
Week 3 projection (PPR)	16.6edge	11.5
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	8 #110 overalledge	3 #306 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+1 ranks · +7 val	+25 ranks · +22 val
Rostered	57%	4%
Bye	6	11
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 3, Kyler Murray or Michael Penix Jr.?: Kyler Murray. This week's consensus has Kyler Murray at QB14 (range #11–#16) and Michael Penix Jr. at QB28 (range #24–#31). Projections: 16.6 vs 11.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Kyler Murray or Michael Penix Jr.?: Kyler Murray. Rest-of-season consensus: Kyler Murray QB21 (range #20–#23) vs Michael Penix Jr. QB30 (range #25–#35). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kyler Murray ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Kyler Murray for Michael Penix Jr.?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kyler Murray is ranked #110 overall and Michael Penix Jr. #306, 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.