2025 Dynasty Faller: Kyler Murray
Once upon a time, Kyler Murray was a dynasty fantasy football star — a dual-threat QB with massive upside. Those were the good ol’ days.
But let’s bring it back to reality. It’s 2025, Murray’s 27 years old (he’ll be 28 by Week 1), and his value isn’t quite what it used to be.
Dynasty League Football still ranks Kyler Murray as the QB9 in single-quarterback formats, just behind Caleb Williams. But is that ranking still warranted? Not when younger quarterbacks have shown more consistency, growth, and long-term upside.
Guys like Justin Herbert, Jordan Love, and even Bo Nix offer clearer long-term trajectories — and they’re no slouches on the ground, either.
While none may match Kyler’s peak mobility (he was QB4 in rushing), all three showed they can contribute with their legs. Only Love finished outside the top 15 in QB rushing, and even he offers enough mobility to keep defenses honest.
The Truth Behind Kyler Murray’s Passing Stats:
It was great to see Murray play a full season, and he certainly benefited from having two rising stars in Trey McBride and Marvin Harrison Jr. He threw for 3,851 yards—the most since 2020—with 21 touchdowns to 11 interceptions.
However, his deep throws leave something to be desired. Do you remember the Hail Mary caught by DeAndre Hopkins against the Buffalo Bills in 2020?
He hasn’t done anything spectacular since that iconic moment.
According to fantasy points data, Murray threw only 11 passes last season that traveled 20 or more yards in the air, ranking him 23rd among quarterbacks.
His average depth of target (aDOT) was unimpressive as well—7.4 yards—making him the eighth-worst QB among qualifiers.
Do the Cardinals Have Enough Around Him?
Sure, Kyler Murray has two potent weapons in tight end Trey McBride and wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., but after those two, the receiving corps gets a little dicey.
Second-year receiver Michael Wilson has potential, but he’s still unproven. With just 47 catches for 548 yards and four touchdowns last season, he hasn’t shown enough to be a reliable No. 2 wide receiver yet.
The slot role looks like a battle between Greg Dortch and Zay Jones, not exactly a group that will keep defensive coordinators up at night.
The offensive line in Arizona is solid — PFF graded them fourth-best in pass blocking last season.
But that only makes things more concerning: even with time to throw, Kyler failed to deliver consistent, high-end production through the air. He finished third among quarterbacks in batted passes.
The Weekly Roller Coaster
If you like roller coasters, you’ll love the Kyler Murray ride in fantasy football land — bring the motion sickness bag with you.
Last season, he posted five top-5 weekly finishes, but he also finished QB15 or worse in nine other weeks.
That kind of week-to-week swing makes him a nightmare to trust in your lineup, especially when you need stability down the stretch.
Why You Should Sell Kyler Murray Before It’s Too Late
If you already have Murray in a dynasty league, there’s still time to sell and get solid value. Packaging him with a third- or fourth-round pick might be enough to land a younger, ascending quarterback like CJ Stroud or Bo Nix.
You can capitalize on last year’s dip in production on Stroud. Make a move for Justin Herbert, who’s at a similar age, where the dynasty manager might be fearful of Jim Harbaugh running the football with his two running backs.
If you’re heading into a startup draft, I would take Bo Nix, Justin Herbert, Jordan Love, and even CJ Stroud before pulling the trigger on Kyler Murray.
His erratic production, dead-deep ball, and fading upside make him a fantasy liability. At this point, the Kyler Murray roller coaster isn’t climbing — it’s screaming downhill.
His ceiling is made of glass — don’t get stuck looking up at it.