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26
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23
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Kyler Murray or Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Who Should I Start? - Week 5 • Start New
Kyler Murray

Kyler Murray

QB • Minnesota Vikings MIN
Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

WR • Seattle Seahawks SEA
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Murray over Smith-Njigba

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Murray ... 0%

BOTH ... 44.78%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 17.3
CMP/ATT PASS YD PASS TD INT RUSH YD RUSH TD FPTS
19.6/29 217 1.6 0.7 25.5 0.2 17.3
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Outlook Kyler Murray

Kyler Murray at New Orleans — Finding Rhythm in Minnesota's Scheme

Murray has settled in nicely following his early-season concussion, steering the undefeated Vikings as the coaching staff increasingly tailors the scheme with heavy shotgun sets. He completed 27 of 37 passes for 247 yards last week, though fantasy managers must monitor Justin Jefferson's questionable status alongside offensive line injuries heading into this dome matchup.

Our weekly projection expects Murray to produce 204 passing yards, 1.5 passing touchdowns, and 24 rushing yards (16.3 fantasy points). With a start rate hovering near 40%, his dual-threat capability offers a sturdy baseline, making him an appealing streaming candidate in standard leagues and a reliable superflex starter against the Saints.


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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Smith-Njigba over Murray

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Smith-Njigba ... 54.55%

BOTH ... 45.45%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 20.6
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
6.88 82 0.64 20.6
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Outlook Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs SF: Primed for High-Scoring Division Showdown

Smith-Njigba enters Week 5 healthy and locked in as Seattle's primary receiving weapon atop the depth chart. Coming off a historic first month where he compiled 32 receptions, 481 yards, and six touchdowns through four contests, he continues to dominate volume with 20 targets over his last two games.

Seattle hosts the undefeated 49ers in an expected high-scoring divisional clash with plenty of fantasy appeal. Our weekly projection lands at 20.9 fantasy points, forecasting nearly seven receptions for 85 yards. With a 100% start rate, fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into their lineups across all formats as an elite WR1.


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Performance Kyler Murray
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YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
24773.000160
Season stats based on the past 7 days

YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
41563.611330
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Jaxon Smith-Njigba
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
57615.2280
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
1520413.6282
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Kyler Murray
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @TB 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 MIA 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Jaxon Smith-Njigba
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 LAC 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Kyler Murray
OWN
75%
+0.39 compared to last week
START
37%
+5.28 compared to last week
OWN/START Jaxon Smith-Njigba
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
100%
No change since last week.
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Kyler Murray
18th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Jaxon Smith-Njigba
1st
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Kyler Murray

    Overview

  • A good quarterback can mean the world of difference in such a pass heavy league.
  • Experts rank this player at 18th among QB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 37th with 21.52 total points (5.38 avg).
  • Currently 89.94 points behind the leader: Josh Allen
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 5.6 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • QB Stats

  • Top 25 in pass yards with 433 (108.25 per game) and is currently ranked 30th among QB.
  • Top 50 in pass tds with 1 (0.25 per game) and is currently ranked 36th among QB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Yards: -309, TDs: -5, INTs: -1
  • Season Outlook

  • PASS YDS: 3100, PASS TDS: 20, RUSH YDS: 450, RUSH TDS: 3
Breakdown Jaxon Smith-Njigba

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 1st among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 1st with 84.66 total points (21.17 avg).
  • Wow, would you look at that. The experts got it right on the money.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.7 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 3 in receptions and is currently ranked 3rd among WR.
  • Top 6 in targets and is currently ranked 5th among WR.
  • Top 3 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 2nd among WR.
  • Top 6 in red zone receptions and is currently ranked 4th among WR.
  • Top 3 in reception yards with 481 and 15.03 YPC and is currently ranked 3rd among WR.
  • Top 3 in Rec TDs with 6 and is currently ranked 1st among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +6, Rec Yards: +79 Rec TDs: +5,
  • Catches per game are very high so watch out!
  • Big play ability! If your league has bonus points for long REC TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • The amount of touchdowns per game is ridiculous. Can he keep it up?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 145, REC YDS: 1700, REC TDS: 13
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Kyler Murray

No Injury Reported

Injury Jaxon Smith-Njigba

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Kyler Murray

Week 5
Minnesota Vikings @ New Orleans Saints

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
32.00375.7531803.53
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 23rd among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 32nd with 6.00 total points (1.50 avg).
  • Currently 42 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He should be doing a bit better than this. Look for him to bounce back.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 30th in rush defense with 591 (147.75 per game).
  • Ranked 16th in pass defense with 912 (228.00 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 32.00 per game and currently ranked 32nd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 31st in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +36, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: -3, INTs: EVEN, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +1.75,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 45, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 23.9, YDS/G: 318.5
Matchups Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Week 5
Seattle Seahawks VS San Francisco 49ers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
16.00314.5031602.97
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 15th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 18th with 20.00 total points (5.00 avg).
  • Currently 28 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in total yards against with 314.50 per game and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 10 in rush defense with 399 (99.75 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 10 in pass defense with 859 (214.75 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 4 in points against with 16.00 per game and currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 16th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +26.5, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: +1, INTs: +1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -2.75,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 26, INT: 11, TDS: 3, PA/G: 23.2, YDS/G: 361.5
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Kyler Murray
14.11
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Jaxon Smith-Njigba
34.06
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Kyler Murray
PASS RUSH
YR TM GP YD CMP% TD INT RAT YD TD FUM
2019 ARI 16 3722 64% 20 12 87.4 544 4 4
2020 ARI 16 3971 67% 26 12 94.3 819 11 4
2021 ARI 14 3787 69% 24 10 100.6 423 5 0
2022 ARI 11 2368 66% 14 7 87.2 418 3 2
2023 ARI 8 1799 66% 10 5 89.4 244 3 0
2024 ARI 16 3851 69% 21 11 93.5 572 5 4
2025 ARI 5 962 68% 6 3 88.6 173 1 1
2026 MIN 3 433 63% 1 2 73.3 42 0 0
ON PACE 14 1949 63% 5 9 73.3 189 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 10 2204 68% 12 6 91.6 330 3 2
Totals 90 20893 67% 122 62 91.8 3235 32 15
Career Jaxon Smith-Njigba
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2023 SEA 16 93 63 628 10.0 4 0 0 0 0
2024 SEA 16 137 100 1130 11.3 6 5 26 5.2 0
2025 SEA 16 173 127 1960 15.4 12 8 40 5 0
2026 SEA 4 42 32 481 15.0 6 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 189 144 2165 15.0 27 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 17 134 97 1239 12.8 7 4 22 5.1 0
Totals 59 471 339 4398 13.0 30 13 66 5.1 0
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