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Yahoo Fantasy Football fantasy football takes on Kyler Murray
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Yahoo Fantasy Football about Kyler Murray.
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All Yahoo Fantasy Football insights about Kyler Murray
PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026
The source projects Kyler Murray to outscore fellow running QB Jayden Daniels in Week 1. Since 2022, Murray is QB12 in fantasy points per game in the era where he wasn't an elite rushing QB coming off a torn ACL. The 2026 Vikings team is significantly better than those Cardinals teams across coaching, receivers, offensive line, and ownership. Kevin O'Connell has turned Nick Mullens into a fantasy QB1 for a stretch and Kirk Cousins and Sam Darnold into QB1s for entire seasons. A matchup against the Packers in a new scheme is one to target, and the Vikings' No. 10 team total confirms this. Meanwhile, Washington is 28th in team total. Murray will play at home in front of fans desperate for watchable QB play.PositiveMatchupSep 11, 2026
Murray is a QB13 projection with a 10% boom rate (27+ points) against Green Bay despite ECR ranking him QB16. The Packers allowed the sixth-fewest yards per attempt last season but lose Micah Parsons (ACL recovery) and Rashan Gary (traded to Dallas) from their pass rush. Green Bay allowed 0.45 fantasy points per pass attempt without Parsons versus 0.38 with him on field. Murray has averaged 33.3 rushing yards per game over five seasons (3.2 fantasy points, 80% of a passing TD), and in Kevin O'Connell's offense with Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Jauan Jennings, and T.J. Hockenson, if the pocket breaks down or Green Bay can't consistently get home off the edge, Murray has multiple paths to fantasy points.PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026
Murray is a strong start in Week 1 against the Packers. Green Bay's defense will be without Micah Parsons in the opening weeks, giving Murray and the Vikings a softer opponent. Though he flamed out in Arizona last year, Murray was a top-12 fantasy QB on a per-game basis in each of his six campaigns before that, setting up a bounce-back season in Kevin O'Connell's offense.PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026
Murray was benched for Jacoby Brissett last season and the Cardinals' passing attack was all the better for it, though the team was far worse overall. Murray stresses defenses in ways that are tough to measure, and he's never had a play-caller like Kevin O'Connell. There is room for genuine 2026 optimism. The source is putting him on Week 1 probation, but he could quickly get off of it with good fantasy behavior.PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026
Ranked 15th in the source's Week 1 fantasy QB rankings, hosting Green Bay at home.PositiveProjectionSep 4, 2026
Kyler Murray ranks sixteenth in the source's Top 32 QB rankings for 2026 fantasy football, placing him in the mid-tier quarterback tier.PositiveValueSep 4, 2026
Murray is identified as a legit low-end QB1 option who will be nearly free in full-PPR drafts, part of a deep tier of semi-elite QBs that should not be drafted until Round 6 at the earliest.PositiveSleeperSep 4, 2026
Murray is going in the 10th round and is sleeper-eligible despite a track record of QB1 PPG in every season he's played at least eight games. In 2020 with DeAndre Hopkins, he was the third-highest fantasy scorer overall; since then he's been QB4 (2021), QB7 (2022), QB9 (2023), and QB12 (2024). With Kevin O'Connell and Justin Jefferson in Minnesota, Murray has ceiling upside to outperform Kirk Cousins and Sam Darnold; he was 29 passing yards from the 4,000-500 club in 2020, and all five players who achieved that finished as top-six fantasy QBs. His floor is likely QB12-QB15, making him a slam-dunk sleeper at his draft cost.PositiveProjectionSep 4, 2026
Despite losing his job to Jacoby Brissett in Arizona, Murray landed in a strong spot with the Vikings under Kevin O'Connell with Justin Jefferson as WR1; his rushing ability combined with the strong offensive setup should keep him in the top 12 fantasy QBs.NegativeRoleSep 3, 2026
Matt Harmon notes Kyler Murray is on one-year deal with Vikings with talk of heavy designed runner usage to open lanes for backs.NegativeMatchupSep 2, 2026
Kyler Murray has been working out with Jordan Addison for the past 2 months in Dallas before both reported to Minnesota early in the week to prepare for training camp, with hopes of a big year ahead. The connection between Murray and Addison on deep throws (20+ air yards) could be a focal point of the Vikings offense, though the overall receiver role remains constrained by other pass-catchers.PositiveProjectionSep 2, 2026
Kyler Murray and Jordan Addison have been working out together for the past two months in Dallas and both reported to Minnesota early to prepare for training camp with hopes of a big year ahead. The source uses this context to highlight the deep-ball connection potential between Murray and Addison, though notes Addison's lack of floor limits his fantasy value.PositiveValueSep 2, 2026
Murray ranked 22nd in EPA per play last year, just behind Justin Herbert and Caleb Williams, and averaged 34.6 yards per game on the ground—the fourth-best rushing output for a quarterback in 2025. JJ Zachariason characterizes this as a bet where the floor is built in and the ceiling is barely being considered by drafters, especially with Murray now getting an elite cast of weapons and Kevin O'Connell calling plays.PositiveBreakoutSep 1, 2026
Kyler Murray is identified by the source as having definite upside scenarios in 2026. The source notes that Murray is working with his best offensive mind ever, suggesting improved offensive scheme and play-calling could unlock additional production.PositiveRoleSep 1, 2026
Murray is on a one-year deal with the Vikings and there's been talk about him being heavily used as a designed runner. This can open up lanes for the running backs, including Jordan Mason, in the Vikings' revamped run-first offense.PositiveRoleSep 1, 2026
Murray beat J.J. McCarthy quickly for Minnesota's starting job and will play in an offense featuring Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Jauan Jennings, and T.J. Hockenson—a potentially perfect opportunity to resurrect his career. However, his fantasy potential may rely heavily on scrambling volume. He averaged just 5.0 rushing attempts per game across his final three Cardinals seasons after posting 6.7 per game in his first four seasons, indicating reduced mobility usage in recent years.PositiveValueAug 31, 2026
The source likes Murray in Round 11 as much as Nix and Purdy for those with conviction to wait on QB. Under Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, an elite offensive guru, Murray is in a much better situation than any of his Arizona years. With O'Connell running the show and Justin Jefferson attacking the secondary, Murray has rushing ceiling upside that can be matched by only a few QBs.PositiveProjectionAug 31, 2026
Kyler Murray's age-29 season will come in Minnesota after an uneven 2025 in Arizona that saw him miss 12 games, marking his first franchise change. For those doubting his fantasy ceiling, 2024 wasn't long ago: he threw for over 3,800 yards while running for 572 yards and five scores.NegativeProjectionAug 30, 2026
Ranked 17th overall in Tier V – The Upside Guys; positioned as a QB with upside potential for 2026 fantasy drafts.PositiveDepth ChartAug 28, 2026
Murray was named the Minnesota Vikings' starting quarterback ahead of the team's first preseason game, securing the starter role over third-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who entered training camp competing for the position.PositiveValueAug 28, 2026
Kyler Murray has an XRank almost identical to his ADP; ADP is 112.1 vs. XRank of 110.2 vs. Winks' rank of 100. The source identifies him as a QB target whose valuation is properly aligned between ADP and expert consensus. The source notes that Kyler Murray has been his most drafted QB this season, indicating personal preference and confidence in the pick.PositiveValueAug 28, 2026
The source ranks Murray at 124, while Sleeper ranks him at 159, indicating the source views him as undervalued relative to Sleeper's consensus by 35 spots.PositiveProjectionAug 27, 2026
Kyler Murray clears the bar of QB play to execute the Vikings' top-five neutral pass rate offense under coach Kevin O'Connell. The source notes this is the best offensive line, skill group, coaching staff, and overall environment Murray has played in, making the Addison-to-Murray connection the source's most drafted teammate stack this year.PositiveSleeperAug 27, 2026
Murray (Yahoo ADP 112) is highlighted as a sleeper target outside the top 100 draft picks for the Vikings. The source is actively targeting him in every league.NegativeProjectionAug 27, 2026
Kyler Murray only played five games in 2025 but finished as fantasy QB5 on a per-game basis. He was the fantasy QB5 PPG from 2019-2024 and a QB1 in all six seasons, establishing elite per-game production when healthy. However, Kevin O'Connell's QBs have finished QB12, QB6, QB9, QB30 in Minnesota, suggesting scheme/system risk.PositiveProjectionAug 26, 2026
At QB16 ADP, Murray offers upside as a potential QB1 finisher in 2026. His career EPA per dropback (0.05) and passing success rate (47.2%) exceed J.J. McCarthy's 2025 marks (-0.14 EPA, 40.4% success rate), while his 6.2% sack rate is significantly better than McCarthy's 10.0%. Murray's rushing rate has consistently ranked in the top 12 among QBs (14.4% in 2025, 8th among all QBs), providing dual-threat upside. Playing in Kevin O'Connell's offense—which historically features high-pace, play-action concepts and pre-snap motion—should elevate Murray's efficiency despite the Vikings' offensive line concerns.NegativeProjectionAug 24, 2026
In five games before injury last year, Kyler Murray failed to finish as a QB1 a single time, raising questions about his ability to return to his 2019–2024 form as a six-time QB1.PositiveValueAug 24, 2026
Kyler Murray's ADP has collapsed from QB1 status in six straight seasons (2019–2024) to QB17 in ADP, despite Kevin O'Connell's track record: in four years with O'Connell, J.J. McCarthy's 2025 season was the only one without a top-12 QB, suggesting the system consistently produces elite QB production. If Murray can return to form, the combination of O'Connell, Minnesota's pass-catchers, and his rushing ability makes him an easy hit at current ADP.PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026
Murray was named the starting QB for the Vikings, ending speculation about the competition with J.J. McCarthy. Any improvement at QB over last season will benefit the entire offense. Murray is known for using his legs, making him a trendy late-round QB option in re-draft formats for 2026.NegativeProjectionAug 12, 2026
Matt Harmon has Kyler Murray ranked QB15 and doesn't feel differently about Murray as a fantasy QB despite the Vikings naming him starter. Harmon is skeptical of Murray overall, though Justin Boone believes the Vikings just need Murray to provide average QB play rather than elite performance.PositiveProjectionAug 12, 2026
Kyle ranks Murray QB14 and argues he's poised to rebound in 2026. While Murray played poorly enough to get benched last year, he out-performed Jacoby Brissett by EPA per play and posted 34.6 yards per game, the fourth-highest mark in the league. With better weapons and a top-flight play-caller in Minnesota, Kyle expects Murray to bounce back.PositiveValueAug 12, 2026
Jalen Nailor was hoping to draft Kyler Murray as a QB2 option in the range of Matthew Stafford, Jaxson Dart, Bo Nix, Murray, Jared Goff, or Jordan Love after drafting Caleb Williams in Round 7, but Murray flew off the board.NegativeRoleAug 12, 2026
Kyler Murray is identified as a mid-round QB target, though the source provides no specific ADP, projection, or reasoning for his inclusion in this tier.PositiveProjectionAug 12, 2026
Rated as high-end QB2 in 2026 depth chart analysis, indicating strong quarterback production expectations.PositiveProjectionAug 12, 2026
Rated as a high-end QB2, indicating strong quarterback value with solid fantasy expectations.PositiveValueAug 11, 2026
Murray is highlighted as excellent late-round quarterback value, available well outside the top-100 picks in round 12 (pick 142). He has finished as a top-12 fantasy quarterback multiple times in the past. The source emphasizes that unless you're in a superflex league, don't feel compelled to draft quarterbacks ahead of ADP, as names like Murray, Brock Purdy, Bo Nix, and Jared Goff offer strong value in the late rounds.NegativeValueAug 10, 2026
Listed as a yellow light QB at ADP; the source expresses caution about Murray at his current draft cost, neither endorsing nor condemning him.NegativeValueAug 10, 2026
Kyler Murray receives a yellow light at his Yahoo ADP, indicating the source has mixed or cautious views on his current draft position among top-12 QB options—neither a clear buy nor a clear fade.PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026
Appears to be separating himself from J.J. McCarthy for the starting job in Minnesota; the fact Murray looks this good is great for his fantasy outlook, though his ADP remains modest at QB16 in Yahoo ADP around Pick 110 due to depth at the position.PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026
Appears to be separating himself from J.J. McCarthy for the starting job in Minnesota according to Vikings beat reporter Will Ragatz. The fact Murray looks this good is great for his fantasy outlook; he's going off the board as QB16 in Yahoo ADP at around Pick 110, and just because of the depth at the QB position, it's hard to see his ADP skyrocketing.PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026
Appears to be separating himself from J.J. McCarthy for the starting job in Minnesota according to Vikings beat reporter Will Ragatz. The fact Murray looks this good is great for his fantasy outlook. He's going off the board as QB16 in Yahoo ADP at around Pick 110, and just because of the depth at the QB position, it's hard to see his ADP skyrocketing.PositiveValueAug 7, 2026
Kyler Murray is identified as one of the source's favorite QB2 targets for 2026; the source recommends waiting until Round 10+ to draft a QB2 and lists Murray as a preferred option in that range.PositiveValueAug 6, 2026
Murray at 109th ADP is within 18 projected points of the QB15, making him a nice value option according to the source.NegativeProjectionAug 4, 2026
Vikings QB at ADP 109.5 (QB16 at 9-10 turn) stuck in limbo pending Kevin O'Connell's starting QB decision. If Murray wins job, ADP should skyrocket; if J.J. McCarthy wins, Murray drops out of drafts. Source believes Murray in KOC offense with Justin Jefferson as primary target and rushing upside would be QB1, but acknowledges he has widest range of outcomes of anyone at position in 2026 fantasy football due to inconsistency concerns from Arizona years.PositiveValueAug 4, 2026
The source identifies Murray as one of the best values in the 73rd to 120th overall range (Round 7-10 in 12-team leagues) for QB. Murray has been a top-12 option in his career and added the best receiver of his career in Justin Jefferson to the offense, positioning him as a dual-threat option with significant upside.PositiveProjectionAug 4, 2026
Murray is highlighted as one of the young dual-threat QBs in the 73rd-120th overall range (Round 7-10 in 12-team leagues) who have been top-12 options in their careers and added the best receiver of their careers to the offense. Murray added Justin Jefferson, positioning him as a value option with upside in that range.PositiveProjectionAug 3, 2026
Matt Harmon is keeping his mind open to Kyler Murray reviving the Vikings offense in 2026, should he prove to be Kevin O'Connell's Week 1 starter. This represents Harmon's shift away from allowing personal bias about quarterbacks to prevent him from recognizing ceiling outcomes for receivers and other offensive players.PositiveProjectionAug 3, 2026
If Kyler Murray can somewhat match the 2022-2024 Vikings' average of 249 passing yards per game (5th) while also averaging his career average of 37 rushing yards per game, he would be a no-doubter top-10 fantasy QB with an underrated ceiling. The Vikings' starting QBs with Kevin O'Connell have averaged strong fantasy points: Kirk Cousins (20.2, QB7), Nick Mullens (19.9, QB8), Sam Darnold (19.7, QB8), Josh Dobbs (17.6, QB17), largely without rushing.NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026
Vikings QB is competing with J.J. McCarthy for the starting job during training camp. Chances are Murray will win out or at least begin the season as the starter, though McCarthy has performed well enough to keep the competition competitive. Murray should still be viewed as a solid late-round investment at QB due to his rushing ability, unless McCarthy jumps him.PositiveValueJul 30, 2026
Kyler Murray is getting a change of scenery at the right time, which makes him an interesting value pick at the middle of your draft; the source views this as a buying opportunity in the context of the Vikings' offensive system under Kevin O'Connell.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Pianowski tiers Murray at $10 salary in Talk Them Up, Talk Them Down tier. Pianowski has pulled back on Murray's salary slightly due to frustration seeing him struggling to onboard quickly in Minnesota — it's been a rough spring and summer from on-the-ground reports.NegativeProjectionJul 10, 2026
Murray will be an upgrade over the Vikings' 2024 quarterback situation but has a mixed track record of elevating receivers; only DeAndre Hopkins (1,407 yards in 2020) reached 1,000 yards as a primary receiver with Murray, though tight end Trey McBride also hit 1,000 yards in 2024. At 29 years old, annual predictions of his breakout have been wrong in the past. The optimism about Murray is rooted more in blind faith and trust in Kevin O'Connell's coaching than tangible NFL résumé evidence. There is a chance the Vikings get to double-digit wins with below-average quarterback play, but Murray might not be very good either.PositiveValueJul 10, 2026
Murray signed with the Vikings on a veteran's minimum salary of $1.3 million after the Cardinals paid a $54.7 million dead cap hit to move on from him, making him a value pick at the middle of the draft; the main benefit of adding Murray was that the Vikings could start someone other than J.J. McCarthy, whom they named QB1 on Aug. 11 despite his poor performance.NegativeProjectionJul 10, 2026
Murray has logged 87 career games and a 92.2 career passer rating that puts him in the middle of the pack of current NFL quarterbacks; he has never truly broken out and the Cardinals made the playoffs just once with him, getting blown out in their only postseason game. Over seven NFL seasons, Murray has consistently shown his level is average.PositiveValueNo date
Murray finished QB10 in 2024 before being limited to five games in 2025. Averaging fantasy points per game, he would have finished QB9 in 2023, QB7 in 2022, QB4 in 2021, and QB2 overall in 2020. His rushing upside remains his calling card, and he will now be surrounded by elite talent in Minnesota including Justin Jefferson. His current ADP of QB18 according to CBS Sports is a steal.NegativeProjectionNo date
The source identifies Kyler Murray as one of 10 players whose fantasy football rankings are most likely to change over the next few weeks as training camps ramp up around the league. Justin Boone discusses where he currently has Murray ranked both positionally and overall, with potential for rising or falling based on camp storylines.PositiveProjectionNo date
Murray's move to the Vikings represents a significant upgrade from Arizona to what NFLPA reports call the best organization. HC Kevin O'Connell's previous QBs produced at elite levels: Kirk Cousins (20.2 fantasy points per game, QB7), Nick Mullens (19.9, QB8), Sam Darnold (19.7, QB8), and Josh Dobbs (17.6, QB17). If Kyler matches the 2022-2024 Vikings' average of 249 passing yards per game (fifth in league) while averaging his career 37 rushing yards per game, he projects as a no-doubter top-10 fantasy QB with underrated ceiling. The Vikings led the league in play-action rate during 2022-2024 and ranked first in 20+ yard attempt success rate. Murray benefits from playing in a dome stadium with Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and a competent offensive line.