Who should I start in Week 3, Kyler Murray or Patrick Mahomes II?

Patrick Mahomes II. This week's consensus has Kyler Murray at QB14 (range #11–#16) and Patrick Mahomes II at QB7 (range #5–#9). Projections: 16.6 vs 20.9 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Kyler Murray or Patrick Mahomes II?

Patrick Mahomes II. Rest-of-season consensus: Kyler Murray QB21 (range #20–#23) vs Patrick Mahomes II QB10 (range #7–#11). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Patrick Mahomes II ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Kyler Murray for Patrick Mahomes II?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kyler Murray is ranked #110 overall and Patrick Mahomes II #101, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Kyler Murray or Patrick Mahomes II?

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: Patrick Mahomes II
Rest of season: Patrick Mahomes II — 4 of 4 experts
Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

	Kyler Murray	Patrick Mahomes II
Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank Kyler Murray ahead · 4 rank Patrick Mahomes II ahead	QB21#20–#23	QB10#7–#11edge
Week 3	QB14#11–#16	QB7#5–#9edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)	16.6	20.9edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	8 #110 overall	8 #101 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+1 ranks · +7 val	0 ranks · 0 val
Rostered	57%	90%
Bye	6	5
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 Patrick Mahomes II?: Patrick Mahomes II. This week's consensus has Kyler Murray at QB14 (range #11–#16) and Patrick Mahomes II at QB7 (range #5–#9). Projections: 16.6 vs 20.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Kyler Murray or Patrick Mahomes II?: Patrick Mahomes II. Rest-of-season consensus: Kyler Murray QB21 (range #20–#23) vs Patrick Mahomes II QB10 (range #7–#11). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Patrick Mahomes II ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Kyler Murray for Patrick Mahomes II?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kyler Murray is ranked #110 overall and Patrick Mahomes II #101, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.