Who Should I Start? Kyler Murray or Spencer Rattler


Week 1 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
18.0 22.7 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0

Kyler Murray News

Kyler Murray Throws for Two Touchdowns, Rushes Seven Times in Season Opener

Sunday, September 7, 9:24 PM

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray did not have his most efficient game in Week 1, but he was able to do enough to lead his team to a 20-13 victory over the New Orleans Saints. Murray was 21 of 29 for 163 yards and two touchdowns as a passer and added 38 yards on seven rush attempts. The seven rush attempts could be considered a positive sign for fantasy managers hoping Murray would use his legs more in 2025. Murray rushed more than seven times in a single game just once in 2024. The 28-year-old profiles as a low-end fantasy QB1 and has a favorable matchup next week at home against the Carolina Panthers.


Week 1 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
14.0 8.8 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0

Spencer Rattler News

Spencer Rattler Not on Fantasy Radar in Week One

Saturday, September 6, 10:20 AM

New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler won the starting job over rookie Tyler Shough and will lead Kellen Moore's new-look offense against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1. In three preseason games, Rattler completed 30 of 43 passes for 295 yards with one touchdown and one interception, while adding 41 rushing yards on seven carries. He's still trying to rebound from a rough rookie year in 2024 that saw him complete just 57% of his passes with four touchdowns, five interceptions, and five fumbles. Facing an Arizona defense that allowed the fifth-fewest passing scores last season, Rattler belongs on waivers in standard leagues and is only a fringe option in deeper two-QB or superflex formats.


Kyler Murray vs. Spencer Rattler

Still trying to decide between Murray and Rattler? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Kyler Murray is projected to score 18.0 points this week while Spencer Rattler is projected to score 14.0 points.