Joe Flacco vs Kyler Murray: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Joe Flacco and Kyler Murray for your lineup, you are not alone. Joe Flacco finished the 2025 season at 12.1 PPG for the Cincinnati Bengals (13 games), and Kyler Murray averaged 16.2 for the Minnesota Vikings (5 games).
That 4.1-point weekly advantage for Kyler Murray is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Joe Flacco threw for 2479 yards and 15 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.
One scheduling note: Joe Flacco is off Week 12 and Kyler Murray Week 6. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in quarterback for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
