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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jalen Hurts vs Kyler MurrayWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jalen Hurts is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 18.8 PPG to Kyler Murray's 15.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jalen Hurts is the better fantasy play this season.

Jalen Hurts is the better play on a neutral week. 18.8 PPG with 3,645 yards gives a reliable baseline. Kyler Murray at 15.6 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Jalen Hurts higher, but do not fade Kyler Murray entirely.

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

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QBPhiladelphia Eagles#7PPG LEADER

Jalen Hurts

PPG

18.8

Games

Pass Yds

3,224

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

421

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 10

QBArizona Cardinals#22

Kyler Murray

PPG

15.6

Games

Pass Yds

962

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

173

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Jalen Hurts

Kyler Murray

Head to Head

18.8 PPG15.6 PPG

16 GP5 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Jalen Hurts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #7 at the position). Kyler Murray: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #22 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jalen Hurts is producing at 85% of elite pace and Kyler Murray at 71%. That ranking gap means Jalen Hurts carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jalen Hurts vs Kyler Murray: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Jalen Hurts and Kyler Murray is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback put up 18.8 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Kyler Murray of the Arizona Cardinals averaged 15.6 in 5. A 3.2-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.2 points favors Jalen Hurts, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one quarterback to the other.

Jalen Hurts offers meaningful rushing upside with 421 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Kyler Murray (962 passing yards, 6 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jalen Hurts sits Week 10 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

Jalen Hurts is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Kyler Murray is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Jalen Hurts (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Kyler Murray (age 28) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Jalen Hurts outscored Kyler Murray by a projected 54 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jalen Hurts played 16 games in 2025 compared to Kyler Murray's 5. That durability gap means Jalen Hurts contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jalen Hurts scored 33 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Jalen Hurts added 421 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jalen Hurts vs Kyler Murray: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jalen Hurts	Kyler Murray
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.8	15.6
Games Played	16	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	301	78
Passing Yards	3,224	962
Passing TDs	25	6
Pass Yds/Game	201.5	192.4
Rushing Yards	421	173
Rushing TDs	8	1
Total TDs	33	7
TDs/Game	2.1	1.4
Age	27	28
Experience	5 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 14

Summary

18.8 PPG for Jalen Hurts versus 15.6 for Kyler Murray in 2025. The baseline favors Jalen Hurts, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jalen Hurts or Kyler Murray in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jalen Hurts has the edge at 18.8 PPG compared to Kyler Murray's 15.6 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 Jalen Hurts and Kyler Murray average in 2025?▾

Jalen Hurts averaged 18.8 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 3.2 points per game.

When are Jalen Hurts and Kyler Murray's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jalen Hurts (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Kyler Murray (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jalen Hurts or Kyler Murray a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jalen Hurts outscored Kyler Murray by 3.2 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.