Kyler Murray or Tua Tagovailoa?
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: 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 | Tua Tagovailoa | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 3 experts rank Kyler Murray ahead · 0 rank Tua Tagovailoa ahead | QB21#20–#25edge | QB43#40–#49 |
| Week 9 | QB33#27–#42edge | QB54#38–#75 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 5.2edge | 0.5 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #128 overalledge | 2 #406 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +3 ranks · +15 val | -3 ranks · -2 val |
| Rostered | 58% | 5% |
| 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 Tua Tagovailoa?
- Kyler Murray. This week's consensus has Kyler Murray at QB33 (range #27–#42) and Tua Tagovailoa at QB54 (range #38–#75). Projections: 5.2 vs 0.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Kyler Murray or Tua Tagovailoa?
- Kyler Murray. Rest-of-season consensus: Kyler Murray QB21 (range #20–#25) vs Tua Tagovailoa QB43 (range #40–#49). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kyler Murray ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Kyler Murray for Tua Tagovailoa?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kyler Murray is ranked #128 overall and Tua Tagovailoa #406, 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.