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Should I start Graham Mertz or Kyler Murray this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kyler Murray

+17.0 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Kyler Murray over Graham Mertz for Week 7 Standard: 17.0 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Graham Mertz: INJURY_RESERVE; 1.25% matchup lift against NYG.
  • 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.

Graham Mertz

Fortified0.0
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Graham Mertz faces NYG in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%. INJURY_RESERVE

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

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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