Should I start Kyler Murray in Week 1?
QB · MIN · Bye 6
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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BorderlineConsensus QB16 · range #14–#20
Consensus QB16 — a streamer-level start; only if your usual starter ranks lower.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB16 | 14 | 20 | ±1.7 | — | 16.8 |
| Half PPR | QB16 | 14 | 20 | ±1.7 | — | 16.8 |
| Standard | QB16 | 14 | 20 | ±1.7 | — | 16.8 |
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Latest news
- Kyler Murray will not play Saturday
Kyler Murray will not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Ravens.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Aug 20, 2:02 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Murray was officially named the Week 1 starter last week. J.J. McCarthy will "more than likely" start Saturday's preseason game.”
Ranked around him this week
The QBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #13Matthew StaffordBorderline
- #14Baker MayfieldBorderline
- #15Brock PurdyBorderline
- #16Kyler MurrayBorderline
- #17Patrick Mahomes IIBorderline
- #18Bo NixBorderline
- #19Malik WillisBorderline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Kyler Murray in Week 1?
- Borderline. Consensus QB16 — a streamer-level start; only if your usual starter ranks lower. The expert range runs from #14 to #20. The consensus projection is 16.8 PPR points.
- Where is Kyler Murray ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Kyler Murray at QB16 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #14 to #20.