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Should I start Cam Ward or Kyler Murray this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kyler Murray

+5.0 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Kyler Murray over Cam Ward for Week 7 Standard: 17.0 projected points versus 12.0.

  • Cam Ward: 9.1 FP recent scoring average.
  • Kyler Murray: 14.9 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Kyler Murray
Why this pick?

Kyler Murray

Fortified17.0
ESPN18.0
Sleeper15.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Kyler Murray faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 14.9 fantasy points.

Cam Ward

Fortified12.0
ESPN11.5
Sleeper12.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Cam Ward faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 9.1 fantasy points.

Kyler Murray projects for 17.0 points in standard scoring, 5.0 more than Cam Ward. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:01 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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