Kyler Murray vs Mac Jones: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Kyler Murray and Mac Jones is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Minnesota Vikings quarterback put up 16.2 PPG in 2025 over 5 games; Mac Jones of the San Francisco 49ers averaged 12.4 in 11. A 3.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 3.8 points favors Kyler Murray, 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.
Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Kyler Murray threw for 962 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Mac Jones posted 2151 yards and 13 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.
Kyler Murray has his bye in Week 6, and Mac Jones rests in Week 9. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at quarterback for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.
