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Week 92026 ยท QB ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Gardner Minshew II or Kyler Murray?

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.

Reception scoring does not change these projections. One comparison covers PPR, Half-PPR and Standard.

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Gardner Minshew II

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Gardner Minshew II over Kyler Murray: 10.4 versus 9.2 projected FP. Kyler Murray also has an availability concern. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 6, 5:03 PM ET ยท Common scoring preset

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WHY THIS PICKUP?

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Gardner Minshew II is the stronger immediate points option. Gardner Minshew II is more widely available across ESPN leagues, but league-wide ownership cannot tell us who is available in yours. For a QB vacancy, compare the immediate matchup with the weeks you actually need covered. A rising roster percentage can explain interest in a player; it does not increase his projected score. If you must drop someone, check the full roster in GamePlan before making the claim.

Gardner Minshew II

Gardner Minshew II projects for 10.4 Standard points against SEA this week. His recent scoring average is 9.8 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 3.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.05 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
10.4 FP -1.3vs ESPN
ESPN
11.7 FP
Sleeper
10.4 FP
FantasyPros
12.4 FP

Kyler Murray

Kyler Murray projects for 9.2 Standard points against BUF this week. His recent scoring average is 16.9 FP. He is rostered in 53.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 2.54 percentage points. His injury designation makes this a conditional pickup; verify his status before committing. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
9.2 FP
Sleeper
0.0 FP
FantasyPros
1.3 FP
Boosted Trees
19.0 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 6, 4:30 PM ET / Nov 6, 4:30 PM ET. Recent change uses ESPNโ€™s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

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THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM

What comes after this week?

Future FF estimates are separate from the current-week pickup call. Totals describe the player, not extra points for your roster. Weeks 15โ€“18 are a calendar view; your leagueโ€™s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

WindowGardner Minshew IIKyler Murray
Next 3 weeks36.0 FP3/3 scheduled games projected36.7 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule127.7 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 14 ยท cover needed154.1 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15โ€“1860.5 FP4/4 scheduled games projected71.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekGardner Minshew IIKyler Murray
Week 910.4 FPvs SEAHigher projection9.2 FPvs BUF
Week 1013.1 FPvs LAR13.5 FPvs GBHigher projection
Week 1112.5 FPvs KC14.0 FPvs SFHigher projection
Week 1216.6 FPvs WASHigher projection15.0 FPvs ATL
Week 1314.6 FPvs PHI16.0 FPvs CARHigher projection
Week 14BYE15.3 FPvs NEHigher projection
Week 1515.3 FPvs NYJ20.4 FPvs DETHigher projection
Week 1615.3 FPvs NO18.4 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 1716.6 FPvs LVHigher projection16.3 FPvs NYJ
Week 1813.3 FPvs SF16.1 FPvs CHIHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 6, 5:06 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9

More options. The same scale.

FF expected-points order within this pickup pool, with higher FF-minus-ESPN margin breaking displayed ties. Available model ranges provide context.

17.7 FP23.3 FP
  1. Joe BurrowQB ยท 99.2% rostered
    23.3
  2. Brock PurdyQB ยท 98.7% rostered
    22.1
  3. Dak PrescottQB ยท 92.9% rostered
    20.7
  4. Jared GoffQB ยท 92.0% rostered
    20.2
  5. Jayden DanielsQB ยท 95.2% rostered
    19.6
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What about Gardner Minshew II versus these pickups?

QB ยท Week 9
Baker Mayfield12.0projected FP
Gardner Minshew II10.4projected FP
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QB ยท Week 9
Gardner Minshew II10.4projected FP
Joe Milton III9.0projected FP
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QB ยท Week 9
Gardner Minshew II10.4projected FP
Justin Herbert12.1projected FP
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QB ยท Week 9
Gardner Minshew II10.4projected FP
Deshaun Watson8.1projected FP
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Recorded comparison interest informs the order where available, followed by nearby projected options. These are not claims that both players are free agents in your league.

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QB ยท Week 9
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Caleb Williams17.5projected FP
Jordan Love16.4projected FP
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QB ยท Week 9
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Jared Goff20.2projected FP
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QB ยท Week 9
Brock Purdy22.1projected FP
Joe Burrow23.3projected FP
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QB ยท Week 9
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Josh Allen18.0projected FP
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Joe Burrow23.3projected FP
Josh Allen18.0projected FP
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QB ยท Week 9
Caleb Williams17.5projected FP
Geno Smith13.3projected FP
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