Kyler Murray · Sam Darnold · 2026 week 2

Kyler Murray or Sam Darnold?

Wondering who you should start this week — Kyler Murray or Sam Darnold? 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 3 PPR points clear of Sam Darnold in week 2, drawing TB — the 20th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 2	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Kyler Murray START	@ TB	18.4	20th	0.6	349	Out
Sam Darnold	vs LAC	15.4	16th	0.5	265	Out

QBs vs TB recently: Joe Burrow 15.2 pts (W1).

QBs vs LAC recently: Jacoby Brissett 16.5 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Kyler Murray carries the higher trade value — 349 against 265 (a 24% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Kyler Murray gets the most. Momentum: Kyler Murray -264 and Sam Darnold -65 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.