Geno Smith · Kyler Murray · 2026 week 5

Geno Smith or Kyler Murray?

Wondering who you should start this week — Geno Smith or Kyler Murray? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Kyler MurrayKyler Murray projects 2.9 PPR points clear of Geno Smith in week 5, drawing NO — the 17th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 5Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Geno Smith vs CLE 13.8 9th 16.8 146 healthy
Kyler Murray START @ NO 16.7 17th 7.8 279 healthy

QBs vs CLE recently: Baker Mayfield 13.2 pts (W2) · Bryce Young 14.6 pts (W3) · Aaron Rodgers 24 pts (W4).

QBs vs NO recently: Lamar Jackson 15.8 pts (W2) · Kirk Cousins 22.2 pts (W3) · Michael Penix 12.7 pts (W4).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Kyler Murray carries the higher trade value — 279 against 146 (a 48% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Kyler Murray gets the most. Momentum: Geno Smith +100 and Kyler Murray -351 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.