Kirk Cousins · Kyler Murray · 2026 week 4

Kirk Cousins or Kyler Murray?

Wondering who you should start this week — Kirk Cousins 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 2.7 PPR points clear of Kirk Cousins in week 4, drawing MIA — the 7th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 4Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Kirk Cousins vs KC 15.2 32nd · tough 19.7 270 healthy
Kyler Murray START vs MIA 17.9 7th · soft 6 413 healthy

QBs vs KC recently: Bo Nix 6.4 pts (W1) · Daniel Jones 12.4 pts (W2) · Malik Willis 11 pts (W3).

QBs vs MIA recently: Kirk Cousins 15.8 pts (W1) · Brock Purdy 28.5 pts (W2) · Patrick Mahomes 16.9 pts (W3).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Kyler Murray carries the higher trade value — 413 against 270 (a 35% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Kyler Murray gets the most. Momentum: Kirk Cousins +213 and Kyler Murray -107 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.