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Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz fantasy football takes on Kyler Murray
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All Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz insights about Kyler Murray
PositiveValueAug 21, 2026
Ian Hartitz selects Kyler Murray as a second quarterback option to add upside to the roster, viewing him as a valuable late-round QB pick with ceiling potential. Hartitz notes that having two shots at quarterback is fine, particularly when you have a higher upside option like Murray, even when the primary QB (Brock Purdy) is not in the top 10 for a reason.PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026
Matthew Coller confirms Kyler Murray won the starting quarterback job after vastly outperforming JJ McCarthy in camp with 'pristine' practices and superior progression speed. Murray is considered one of the more accurate quarterbacks in the NFL, particularly in the intermediate middle area, where he went 30-for-41 in 2024. While his height creates challenges for middle-of-the-field passing, his elite mobility and ability to escape pressure are top-tier. Coller notes that Murray's success hinges on his ability to trust receivers on blind, tight-window throws, and his mobility creates a 'gravity effect' that benefits the team's run game efficiency.PositiveValueAug 12, 2026
JJ Zachariason selects Kyler Murray as the first quarterback in round 13, noting this is taken when other teams are drafting kickers and backup running backs, positioning it as a strategic value move. Zachariason designates Murray as QB1 in his late-draft-position mock draft build and identifies him as a late-round quarterback pivot option if concerned about Trevor Lawrence's tough opening schedule.PositiveSleeperAug 9, 2026
JJ Zachariason highlights Kyler Murray as a late-round quarterback target with significant rushing upside; Zachariason notes that the combination of Kevin O'Connell's offensive scheme and the presence of Justin Jefferson could elevate Murray's passing performance.PositiveUsageAug 8, 2026
Ian Hartitz explains that dual-threat quarterbacks like Kyler Murray improve running back efficiency by creating gravity that prevents defensive ends from crashing down, though he notes Murray is unlikely to steal goal-line work due to his size.NegativeProjectionAug 7, 2026
Ian Hartitz questions Kyler Murray's viability as a quarterback, pointing to his 2025 metrics: 6.0 yards per attempt (37th of 42) and 6.0 air yards per attempt (43rd of 45). Hartitz argues that Murray's inability to throw in rhythm over the middle of the field makes him a poor fit for receivers like Justin Jefferson and uses him as a benchmark for low efficiency.PositiveValueAug 5, 2026
Late-round QB option with dual-threat upside; Ian Hartitz references Murray as part of potential 'Boomer Sooner reunion' with Baker Mayfield on same fantasy team, suggesting both are available late enough to stack together. Hartitz pairs Murray with Jared Goff as a late-round QB for 'extra upside,' indicating he views Murray as a valuable secondary QB option that provides rushing upside without draft capital cost. Also available as a second-to-last round dart throw option.PositiveValueJul 15, 2026
Available as a quality QB option after round 11, suggesting good value at that stage.PositiveValueJul 15, 2026
Mentioned as an example of a backup QB to target in later rounds if you wait on QB in round 11 with someone like Jared Goff.PositiveValueJul 15, 2026
Kyler Murray is available as a late-round quarterback option, providing good value for zero-RB draft strategies.NegativeRoleJul 10, 2026
There is a potential short-leash factor with J.J. McCarthy that could limit Kyler Murray's playing time.PositiveProjectionJul 10, 2026
With KOC as offensive coordinator, Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and a much improved offensive environment, there is reason to be optimistic about Kyler Murray's fantasy upside in 2026.PositiveValueJul 10, 2026
Kyler Murray is available at a very affordable late-round cost despite having the same number of top-five weekly fantasy finishes as Dak Prescott, Trevor Lawrence, and Justin Herbert over the past two seasons, thanks to his rushing upside.PositiveProjectionJul 10, 2026
Simply hasn't been a bad fantasy quarterback for the majority of his career, and even with a five-game limited 2025 season, has the same number of top-five weekly fantasy finishes as Dak Prescott, Trevor Lawrence, and Justin Herbert.PositiveDepth ChartJul 10, 2026
New Vikings probable QB1, still technically in competition with J.J. McCarthy, but should be Kyler Murray's job to lose at the NFL level.NegativeProjectionNo date
Murray is ranked QB 19 on Sleeper at pick 140 (round 12) and QB 17 on ESPN at pick 148, going even later. Ian Hartitz sees downside, noting Murray is "just still not being a good QB," making Minnesota's 20th-ranked offense projection risky. However, Murray can be drafted as a late-round dart with dual-threat upside; Hartitz suggests pairing him with a backup like Baker Mayfield or Tyler Shuck. Job security is uncertain with JJ McCarthy rotating first-team snaps in preseason, introducing risk that Kyler could lose the starting job.PositiveProjectionNo date
Davis Mattek frames Kyler Murray as a reclamation project (similar to Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield, Gino Smith) who is playing for his career this year. Mattek emphasizes Murray's elite mobility and arm talent (went #1 overall) and predicts he will 'make a lot of people upset about their Call of Duty jokes this year,' suggesting strong performance expectations. Murray's success is tied to his contract future: a good year earns him another bag; a bad year leads to a Russell Wilson-type future.NegativeValueNo date
Ian Hartitz places Kyler Murray in the 'Run Forest Run' tier 6 (dual-threat rushing QBs). Currently QB17 across the industry, Hartitz expects the biggest week-1 rank bump of any QB, potentially top-12 by week 1. Among QBs with 100+ rush attempts over the past decade, 26 of 28 posted top-12 fantasy points per game, underscoring the fantasy value of dual-threat QBs like Murray. Hartitz has him higher than consensus and loves the late-round value at QB17 price. However, a significant concern is Murray's poor 2024 performance and head coach Kevin O'Connell's potential hot seat with JJ McCarthy waiting in the wings, creating bench risk—higher chance of benching than most QBs discussed. Still viable as a round-13 late-round strategy.