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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Bryce Young vs Kyler MurrayWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyler Murray is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.6 PPG to Bryce Young's 13.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kyler Murray is the better fantasy play this season.

Kyler Murray has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.0-PPG advantage is real (15.6 to 13.6), and Kyler Murray's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Bryce Young is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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QBCarolina Panthers#28

Bryce Young

PPG

13.6

Games

Pass Yds

3,011

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

216

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 5

QBArizona Cardinals#22PPG LEADER

Kyler Murray

PPG

15.6

Games

Pass Yds

962

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

173

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Bryce Young

Kyler Murray

Head to Head

13.6 PPG15.6 PPG

16 GP5 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Bryce Young: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #28 at the position). Kyler Murray: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #22 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Bryce Young is producing at 62% of elite pace and Kyler Murray at 71%. That ranking gap means Kyler Murray carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Bryce Young vs Kyler Murray: The Full Breakdown

Bryce Young and Kyler Murray are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Bryce Young averaged 13.6 PPG across 16 games with the Carolina Panthers, while Kyler Murray posted 15.6 PPG in 5 appearances for the Arizona Cardinals.

A 2.0-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 5 while Kyler Murray is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Bryce Young (age 24) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising. Kyler Murray (age 28) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Kyler Murray outscored Bryce Young by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Bryce Young played 16 games in 2025 compared to Kyler Murray's 5. That durability gap means Bryce Young contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Bryce Young scored 25 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Bryce Young is 4 years younger than Kyler Murray (24 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bryce Young vs Kyler Murray: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Bryce Young	Kyler Murray
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.6	15.6
Games Played	16	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	78
Passing Yards	3,011	962
Passing TDs	23	6
Pass Yds/Game	188.2	192.4
Rushing Yards	216	173
Rushing TDs	2	1
Total TDs	25	7
TDs/Game	1.6	1.4
Age	24	28
Experience	2 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 14

Summary

Kyler Murray outscored Bryce Young by 2.0 PPG in 2025 (15.6 to 13.6). 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 15.6 PPG compared to Bryce Young's 13.6 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 13.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Kyler Murray averaged 15.6 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

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

Bryce Young (CAR) has a bye in Week 5, and Kyler Murray (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. 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 2.0 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.