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Fantasy Football Today fantasy football takes on Kyler Murray
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from Fantasy Football Today about Kyler Murray.
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All Fantasy Football Today insights about Kyler Murray
PositiveValueOct 16, 2026
Kyler Murray is the winner for bye week streaming. His schedule includes Indy, Detroit, and Buffalo—each of these three defenses has allowed 20 or more fantasy points to at least three of the five quarterbacks they've played this year, making Murray a strong option to help navigate bye weeks in weeks seven or eight.PositiveValueOct 15, 2026
Kyler Murray is recommended as a streaming option for Week 7 onward due to a fantastic upcoming schedule; the Vikings face Indianapolis (Colts) in Week 7 and Detroit thereafter, creating multiple high-upside matchups for streaming purposes.PositiveMatchupOct 15, 2026
Recommended as a quarterback to look at for Week 7 when he faces the Colts. Kyler's schedule is described as great after the Vikings bye.PositiveProjectionOct 13, 2026
Murray is entering his bye week but has an excellent schedule ahead: Colts, Lions, Bills, and Packers. He had an impressive game running the ball without his left tackle and two starting offensive linemen, and threw a strong touchdown pass to Justin Jefferson, demonstrating upside even without his full receiving corps of Jefferson, Addison, and Hawkinson available in any single game.NegativeProjectionOct 12, 2026
Murray posted his best game with 20 fantasy points in Week 5 but remains a streaming/backup option rather than a hold through his bye week; his fantasy value is heavily dependent on running volume—when he runs, production is strong; when he doesn't, results resemble his prior two games. The Vikings offense will be fully healthy with Jefferson, Addison, and Hawkinson returning, creating uncertainty about the total picture. Upcoming schedule (Colts, Lions, Bills, Packers post-bye) offers some appeal.PositiveProjectionOct 9, 2026
Despite poor fantasy performance through two games (under 17 rushing yards per game), Murray has favorable playoff matchups post-bye: Indianapolis, Detroit, and Buffalo. Should have Justin Jefferson back after Week 5 bye, which could unlock his dual-threat upside. May be worth stashing if roster spot available.NegativeRoleOct 8, 2026
Kyler Murray's play style and rapport with TJ Hawkinson is highlighted as a key factor in Hawkinson's Week 5 upside. The source notes Murray showed flashbacks to his Arizona days where he throws short and to Hawkinson under pressure, similar to his role with Trey McBride. Murray has already developed rapport with Hawkinson and threw him a deep target in a recent game.NegativeProjectionOct 2, 2026
Kyler Murray is not a must-start and is ranked outside the top 15 quarterbacks. While he has a great matchup against Miami, his fantasy value is tied to Justin Jefferson's availability.NegativeProjectionOct 1, 2026
Murray is a sit candidate; the source has no faith in his passing ability, noting that he looks 'gross' and that the team has no incentive to let him throw frequently, making him less efficient than other available starters.NegativeProjectionSep 28, 2026
Kyler Murray struggled in his recent game (9 of 21 passing), but the source plans to start him next week against Miami.NegativeProjectionSep 25, 2026
The source has developed cold feet on Kyler Murray due to the Vikings' high blitz rate and the Buccaneers' ability to pressure the quarterback, leading to a recommendation to start other options like Jacoby Brissett, Jameis Winston, or Geno Smith instead.PositiveProjectionSep 24, 2026
Kyler Murray is a strong start against Tampa Bay, especially if Aaron Jones is out, which would increase the reliance on the passing game. He has low-end QB1 upside for this matchup.PositiveValueSep 22, 2026
Kyler Murray is locked in as a top-two quarterback waiver wire target for Year Up United's.PositiveValueSep 22, 2026
Kyler Murray is a top-tier quarterback add for fantasy rosters.NegativeProjectionSep 22, 2026
Kyler Murray is set to start against Tampa Bay, but the analysts lean toward Bryce Young for the rest of the season.PositiveInjurySep 21, 2026
Kyler Murray (64% rostered) has been cleared to start in Week 3, returning sooner than expected.NegativeRoleSep 19, 2026
The source discusses a league mulligan rule where a player injured in the first quarter can be replaced; Kyler Murray is cited as an example of a player who scored near zero points, making the decision to use a mulligan obvious, though the manager failed to declare it by the deadline.NegativeInjurySep 17, 2026
Kyler Murray is in the concussion protocol and will not start week two; Drew Locke is expected to start in his place.NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026
Kyler Murray suffered a concussion, creating uncertainty around Arizona's quarterback situation for the upcoming week.NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026
Murray's situation is uncertain heading into Week 2, creating potential quarterback scarcity concerns for super flex managers.NegativeInjurySep 14, 2026
Kyler Murray has sustained a concussion.NegativeRoleSep 14, 2026
The Vikings are not committed to Kyler Murray long term, and the team chose him for a reason. The source hopes to see great production from both Kyler and Justin Jefferson, but notes that if Kevin O'Connell feels Carson Wentz is his best quarterback, he will probably stick with Wentz.NegativeInjurySep 14, 2026
Kyler Murray left Week 1 with a concussion; the Cardinals play Chicago next week.NegativeProjectionSep 11, 2026
Kalon Black advises avoiding Kyler Murray this week, noting that Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon knows Murray's tendencies well and how to make him uncomfortable. Black ranks at least 12-14 other quarterbacks ahead of him, preferring Baker Mayfield and Jayden Daniels.NegativeBustSep 11, 2026
Kyler Murray is a sit candidate. While the offensive line has shown improvement, the team is expected to ease him into the game plan, and there is uncertainty regarding the matchup.PositiveSleeperSep 10, 2026
The source likes Kyler Murray as a sleeper against the Packers, highlighting his rushing floor (7-8 carries) and his weapons, Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, against a weakened Packers defense.NegativeProjectionSep 8, 2026
Kyler Murray is not trusted to be a consistent top-12 quarterback. Despite having good receivers, his history of inconsistent fantasy production and low passing volume in Kevin O'Connell's system raise doubts about his ceiling.NegativeBustSep 3, 2026
Kyler Murray is viewed with skepticism as he has not shown the ability to be better than an above-average starter in recent years, leading to concerns about his tier placement.NegativeRoleAug 29, 2026
Vikings offense is underrated at ADP; downside exists if Kyler is no longer seeing the field well and not playing at a high level, but the team has a really easy schedule and has been slept on ADP-wise all offseason with the exception of Jefferson.PositiveProjectionAug 25, 2026
Jamey Eisenberg is excited about Murray as the Vikings' starter, noting his improved receiving corps (Jefferson, Addison, Jennings, Hawkinson) and coaching under Kevin O'Connell. While his rushing floor (36 yards/game career average) is a key question, Eisenberg believes he has the upside to push for a top-12 finish and was his first QB drafted in a recent Superflex league.NegativeProjectionAug 20, 2026
Kyler Murray has shown some sluggishness and flaws in Kevin O'Connell's offense during joint practices, though he remains a fantasy asset due to his rushing ability.PositiveSleeperAug 18, 2026
Jamie Eisenberg adds Kyler Murray to his list of sleeper quarterbacks, noting his history of top-12 production when healthy.PositiveDepth ChartAug 12, 2026
Minnesota has officially named Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback.PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026
Vikings quarterback expected to improve offensive environment for running backs like Jordan Mason; his presence is cited as reason for optimism about increased touchdown opportunities for Vikings backs.PositiveValueJul 23, 2026
Listed as QB 19 on Fantasy Pros and identified as a great value at that ADP. While the source prefers Mahomes if both are healthy, Murray is characterized as offering strong value at his current draft position.NegativeValueJul 23, 2026
Kyler Murray is mentioned as part of the quarterback value discussion, ranked ahead of Bo Nix on CBS ADP (Nix is QB 21), alongside Baker Mayfield and Jordan Love. The comparison suggests Murray is being drafted earlier than Nix despite similar value considerations.PositiveProjectionJul 23, 2026
Kyler Murray has never worked with an offensive coach of Kevin O'Connell's caliber; O'Connell's expertise in developing young quarterbacks and improving their field vision and progressions could significantly elevate Murray's play in Minnesota, similar to how elite coaching unlocks raw talent in college athletes transitioning to the NFL.PositiveProjectionJul 21, 2026
Turner expects Murray to win the Vikings' quarterback competition and be productive in Kevin O'Connell's system. Murray's legs will extend plays and create opportunities, and he will feed Justin Jefferson consistently. Turner believes Murray will be their quarterback despite the public competition narrative.PositiveProjectionJul 13, 2026
Kyler Murray can reach the 22-23 point per game range, offering ceiling upside despite having a safer floor than some peers.PositiveProjectionJun 30, 2026
Kyler Murray will win the starting job in Minnesota and could be talked about as a top-12 quarterback, especially once people remember how much he runs with Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.PositiveProjectionMay 18, 2026
Kyler Murray has the potential to be a top 10 quarterback this season, especially with a strong supporting cast and his ability to run.PositiveBreakoutNo date
The source identifies Kyler Murray as a top bounceback candidate for 2026, suggesting he is primed to rebound from a down 2025 season and outperform expectations.PositiveValueNo date
Kyler Murray is targeted in round 13 of the draft.PositiveValueNo date
Murray is targeted in round 13 as a quarterback pick, indicating solid value at that draft position.NegativeProjectionNo date
Kyler Murray is mentioned as a quarterback whose situation and performance are well-understood, requiring minimal analysis. He ranks in the tier discussion alongside Jared Goff and Tyler Shuck, with analysts going back and forth on his exact ranking relative to other mid-tier options.PositiveValueNo date
Murray is recommended as a preferred mid-round quarterback pairing option with strong upside; the source suggests pairing Murray with Jared Goff and then adding a safe late-round floor play like Sam Darnold as a three-quarterback strategy.NegativeProjectionNo date
Kyler Murray is QB18 at current ADP. The source notes his potential but does not provide specific analysis of his 2026 outlook.PositiveProjectionNo date
Jamie Eisenberg ranks Kyler Murray "obnoxiously and almost irresponsibly high" in his rankings, primarily based on the Vikings' easy schedule and Kevin O'Connell's recent comments about wanting to get back to being a pass-first offense, which Eisenberg views as "really important" for Murray's fantasy value.PositiveProjectionNo date
Dan ranks Kyler Murray 'obnoxiously and almost irresponsibly high' in his rankings, primarily based on Minnesota's easy schedule and recent comments from Kevin O'Connell. The ranking reflects confidence in Murray's upside if he wins and keeps the starting job, positioning him as a strong late-round quarterback pairing option.NegativeMatchupNo date
Kyler Murray's play is cited as a limiting factor for Justin Jefferson's upside; the source does not expect Jefferson to exceed 18 PPR points per game with Murray at quarterback, suggesting quarterback instability or inconsistent play is constraining receiver production.