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Bryce Young vs Kyler Murray

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

QBCarolina Panthers

Bryce Young

PPG

14.3

Games

Pass Yds

3,011

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

216

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

QBMinnesota VikingsPPG LEADER

Kyler Murray

PPG

16.2

Games

Pass Yds

962

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

173

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 6

Head to Head

14.3 PPG16.2 PPG

16 GP5 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Bryce Young vs Kyler Murray: Who Should You Start?

Bryce Young and Kyler Murray are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Bryce Young averaged 14.3 PPG across 16 games with the Carolina Panthers, while Kyler Murray posted 16.2 PPG in 5 appearances for the Minnesota Vikings.

A 1.9-PPG gap gives Kyler Murray the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Bryce Young threw for 3011 yards and 23 touchdowns, while Kyler Murray posted 962 yards and 6 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Bryce Young sits Week 11 while Kyler Murray is off Week 6. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

The Bottom Line

Kyler Murray outscored Bryce Young by 1.9 PPG in 2025 (16.2 to 14.3). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bryce Young or Kyler Murray in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyler Murray has the edge at 16.2 PPG compared to Bryce Young's 14.3 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Bryce Young and Kyler Murray average in 2025?▾

Bryce Young averaged 14.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Kyler Murray averaged 16.2 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

When are Bryce Young and Kyler Murray's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Bryce Young (CAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Kyler Murray (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Bryce Young or Kyler Murray a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Kyler Murray outscored Bryce Young by 1.9 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.