Kyler Murray vs Michael Penix: Who Should You Start?
Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Kyler Murray (Minnesota Vikings) finished the 2025 season averaging 16.2 fantasy points per game in 5 games. Michael Penix (Atlanta Falcons) came in at 13.7 PPG over 9 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.
Kyler Murray carries a 2.5-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.
Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Kyler Murray threw for 962 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Michael Penix posted 1982 yards and 9 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.
One scheduling note: Kyler Murray is off Week 6 and Michael Penix Week 12. 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.
