Who Should I Start? Kyler Murray or Brock Purdy

Saturday, November 8, 10:56 AM

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (foot) could be traded or released next offseason as his future with the team is in limbo, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Murray maintained a 68.1 percent completion rate with 962 passing yards, 173 rushing yards, seven total touchdowns, and four turnovers through the first five games this season. He then missed three games due to injury, and his absence was extended even further this week as Arizona placed him on injured reserve. Although Murray is sidelined due to injury, there has been some speculation about whether he would have still been benched for Jacoby Brissett even if healthy. Regardless of the behind-the-scenes details, Schefter's report paints a clear picture of a potential separation between the Cardinals and their former No. 1 overall selection. Arizona must make a decision on his future by the fifth day of the 2026 league year next March, when an additional $19.5 million becomes guaranteed. The team's options are to release him, keep him, or try to find a trade partner that is willing to take on the final two years of his expensive contract. One source told Schefter that "separation is imminent" between the two parties, but there's still plenty of time for that sentiment to change between now and March. In the meantime, it'll be Brissett under center for the Cardinals.

Sunday, November 9, 8:30 PM

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (toe) will "have a chance" to play in next week's contest against the Arizona Cardinals, head coach Kyle Shanahan told the media. The 25-year-old has been sidelined for most of this season, playing just two of the Niners' 10 games so far. Mac Jones is playing above .500 in his absence, but he lost to the Rams on Sunday and now has six turnovers over his last four games. The return of Purdy should elevate the 49ers' offense while continuing to support strong fantasy outings from players like Jauan Jennings, George Kittle, and Christian McCaffrey. Meanwhile, Purdy himself should rank as a low-end QB1 in fantasy football.