Yahoo Fantasy Football on Kyler Murray

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Murray's matchup with the Lions would normally thrust him into the QB1 mix. His dreadful play is keeping him out of the top 12. Murray is the QB28 by EPA per dropback. His rushing should be a massive boost to the fantasy output, but he's averaging a pedestrian 26.4 yards per game on the ground. That is the lowest mark of his career, and there's no reason to expect his numbers to increase. Kevin O'Connell has called one designed run for Murray all year. He has no interest in Murray using his legs, which is tanking any fantasy potential for the former Cardinal.
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Murray's poor passing and minimal rushing usage limit upside despite a good matchup.

Despite a favorable matchup with the Lions, Murray's dreadful play keeps him out of the top 12 at QB28 by EPA per dropback. His rushing upside is severely limited; he's averaging just 26.4 yards per game on the ground, the lowest mark of his career, and Kevin O'Connell has called only one designed run for Murray all year, showing no interest in using his legs.

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