FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Kyler Murray

PodcastReal Football Is Finally Here! | Kyler Murray Named QB1, Emeka Egbuka Injury &...August 13, 2026

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Kyler Murray was officially named the starting quarterback for the Vikings. Relatively expected on all parts.

Mentioned at 29:03 – 29:09

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Murray is officially the Vikings' starting quarterback

Kyler Murray has been officially named the starting quarterback for the Vikings, a move the source describes as expected.

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Pick a QB to start in Week 8: Kirk Cousins @ NYJ Kyler Murray @ DET Baker Mayfield vs ATL

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Murray's 162.4 passing yards per game won't match Lions' second-ranked offense.

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Murray protecting football but inconsistent with timing and accuracy issues.

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Murray protecting football but inconsistent with accuracy issues amid Vikings offensive struggles

Daily Norseman

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Projected to struggle vs. Lions' 'awful' defense in Week 8

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Murray's volume play against Minnesota's untested defense offers GPP upside despite mediocre season.

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