Who should I start in Week 3, Kyler Murray or Sam Darnold?

Weekly consensus is not available for both Kyler Murray and Sam Darnold on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Kyler Murray or Sam Darnold?

Kyler Murray. Rest-of-season consensus: Kyler Murray QB21 (range #20–#23) vs Sam Darnold QB188 (range #153–#285). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kyler Murray ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Kyler Murray for Sam Darnold?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kyler Murray is ranked #110 overall and Sam Darnold #138, 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 Sam Darnold?

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: Weekly comparison unavailable
Rest of season: Kyler Murray — 4 of 4 experts
Trade value: Kyler Murray

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	Kyler Murray	Sam Darnold
Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank Kyler Murray ahead · 0 rank Sam Darnold ahead	QB21#20–#23edge	QB188#153–#285
Week 3	QB14#11–#16	—
Week 3 projection (PPR)	16.6	17.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	8 #110 overalledge	6 #138 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+1 ranks · +7 val	0 ranks · 0 val
Rostered	57%	32%
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 3, Kyler Murray or Sam Darnold?: Weekly consensus is not available for both Kyler Murray and Sam Darnold on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Kyler Murray or Sam Darnold?: Kyler Murray. Rest-of-season consensus: Kyler Murray QB21 (range #20–#23) vs Sam Darnold QB188 (range #153–#285). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kyler Murray ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Kyler Murray for Sam Darnold?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kyler Murray is ranked #110 overall and Sam Darnold #138, 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.