QB ARI
College: Oklahoma | 5 years
Height: 5'10" | Weight: 207 lbs
Birth Date: 1997-08-07
2024 Bye Week: 11
Total Pts: 2288
Avg Pts: 134.59
Rank: 30 QB
Free Agent
Murray returned from his torn ACL in Week 10 and played pretty well the rest of the season, especially for fantasy teams. He had six of eight games with 20-plus fantasy points. He had touchdowns every game, including four with multiple scores. If Murray plays a full season, he will have 3,823 yards, 28 total touchdowns, and 519 rushing yards. Those are some pretty good numbers. Murray remains the franchise quarterback for the Cardinals and will be almost two years removed from his torn ACL, meaning he should be back to his usual self. Murray has a great arm, can make all the throws, and uses his legs as an offensive asset. He is the complete package at quarterback. He will make bad decisions at times, and looks rattled when facing pressure.
FANTASY OUTLOOK: Murray is a solid fantasy starter. He isn't in that elite category but jut outside of that. If you want to wait on a quarterback, Murray is not a bad option. He can get around 4,000-passing yards, 30 total scores and 500-rushing yards.
Kyler Murray enduring a down year in 2023 made sense. His recovery from a torn ACL late in the 2022 season bled over into his most recent campaign, keeping the former first-overall pick on the sidelines until Week 10. Although there was nothing particularly pretty about his play once he returned (two games with more than one passing touchdown), Murray was still a QB1 (9th) in the games that he played. As is the case with any other quarterback, rushing production is a cheat code. Murray's 30.5 yards-per-game rushing average was essentially on par with Josh Allen, but that was also the second-lowest mark of Murray's five-year career. A career-low 5.5 carries per game contributed to that number. Flashback to 2022 and Murray was the QB6 and on pace for 679 rushing yards through Week 9. He was at his best when he had an alpha wide receiver in DeAndre Hopkins to connect with. Marvin Harrison Jr. enters the league with similar hype to Hopkins, plus Trey McBride is one of the league's best receiving tight ends. The Arizona offense should improve in 2024 with Murray returning to pre-injury form. For those fantasy managers who prefer to wait to select a quarterback, Murray will be a popular mid-round candidate.
Kyler Murray enduring a down year in 2023 made sense. His recovery from a torn ACL late in the 2022 season bled over into his most recent campaign, keeping the former first-overall pick on the sidelines until Week 10. Although there was nothing particularly pretty about his play once he returned (two games with more than one passing touchdown), Murray was still a QB1 (9th) in the games that he played. As is the case with any other quarterback, rushing production is a cheat code. Murray's 30.5 yards-per-game rushing average was essentially on par with Josh Allen, but that was also the second-lowest mark of Murray's five-year career. A career-low 5.5 carries per game contributed to that number. Flashback to 2022 and Murray was the QB6 and on pace for 679 rushing yards through Week 9. He was at his best when he had an alpha wide receiver in DeAndre Hopkins to connect with. Marvin Harrison Jr. enters the league with similar hype to Hopkins, plus Trey McBride is one of the league's best receiving tight ends. The Arizona offense should improve in 2024 with Murray returning to pre-injury form. For those fantasy managers who prefer to wait to select a quarterback, Murray will be a popular mid-round candidate.
Fantasy Week | Pts | Scoring |
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Week 1 | 0 | |
Week 2 | 0 | |
Week 3 | 0 | |
Week 4 | 0 | |
Week 5 | 0 | |
Week 6 | 0 | |
Week 7 | 0 | |
Week 8 | 0 | |
Week 9 | 0 | |
Week 10 | 277 | Kyler Murray 6 yd TD rush (20 pts) Kyler Murray 282 rush, pass, and rec yds (282 pts) Kyler Murray 1 interception thrown (-25 pts) |
Week 11 | 320 | Kyler Murray 1 yd TD rush (20 pts) Kyler Murray 48 yd TD pass (60 pts) Kyler Murray 265 rush, pass, and rec yds (265 pts) Kyler Murray 1 interception thrown (-25 pts) |
Week 12 | 298 | Kyler Murray 2 yd TD rush (20 pts) Kyler Murray 6 yd TD pass (20 pts) Kyler Murray 258 rush, pass, and rec yds (258 pts) |
Week 13 | 185 | Kyler Murray 5 yd TD pass (20 pts) Kyler Murray 165 rush, pass, and rec yds (165 pts) |
Week 14 | 0 | |
Week 15 | 230 | Kyler Murray 8 yd TD pass (20 pts) Kyler Murray 260 rush, pass, and rec yds (260 pts) Kyler Murray 2 interceptions thrown (-50 pts) |
Week 16 | 342 | Kyler Murray 16 yd TD pass (30 pts) Kyler Murray 38 yd TD pass (50 pts) Kyler Murray 262 rush, pass, and rec yds (262 pts) |
Week 17 | 321 | Kyler Murray 6 yd TD pass (20 pts) Kyler Murray 5 yd TD pass (20 pts) Kyler Murray 5 yd TD pass (20 pts) Kyler Murray 256 rush, pass, and rec yds (256 pts) Kyler Murray 1 interception thrown (-25 pts) Kyler Murray 1 passing 2XP (30 pts) |
Week 18 | 315 | Kyler Murray 8 yd TD pass (20 pts) Kyler Murray 295 rush, pass, and rec yds (295 pts) |
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon on quarterback Kyler Murray "leaps and bounds ahead" of last year. Murray was forced to miss the first half of the 2023 season while recovering from a torn ACL. The Cardinals went 1-8 without him and 3-5 in games he started. This summer has been smooth sailing for Murray, and Gannon said this week that the ability to focus on football is a good thing for the quarterback. Fortunately for the Murray believers out there, he showcased no significant ill after-effects of the ACL injury regarding his efficiency as a ball carrier. His 5.55 yards per carry over his eight games last season aligns with his career average 5.8. The emergence of tight end Trey McBride as a plus-level pass-catching option and the offseason acquisition of Marvin Harrison Jr. to Arizona's offense should provide Murray with two competent go-to choices in the passing game. Between the belief in the coaching staff and a pair of high-level playmakers, Murray is an intelligent middle-round target to aim for to fill your QB roster spot.
From RotoBaller
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said quarterback Kyler Murray has gone "above and beyond" in responding to challenges from his coach, which coupled with his competitive spirit and immense talent, gives the Cardinals hope for the future. Murray completed 65.7% of his passes for 1,799 yards, 10 touchdowns and five interceptions in eight games after coming back from a torn ACL in 2023. The former first-rounder was urged by Gannon to get "submerged with the group," particularly on offense, including offseason throwing sessions. The Cardinals will hold the 27-year-old signal-caller out of preseason action this year. With a fully healthy offseason under his belt, Murray is rising as a fantasy QB1, especially after the addition of rookie first-round receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. as his new No. 1 weapon in the passing game.
From RotoBaller
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray will not play during the preseason. This comes as no surprise as many high-profile quarterbacks sit the entirety of the preseason, especially in recent years. Murray is coming off a season in which he threw for 1,799 yards, 10 touchdowns, and five interceptions in eight games. Murray added 244 rushing yards and three touchdowns despite coming off a torn ACL. While it is a bummer that we will not get to see Murray throw to Marvin Harrison Jr. in the preseason, fantasy managers should know what to expect from Murray at this point. The Cardinals' offense should be serviceable, with Murray behind center. As the current QB10 in fantasy drafts, Murray should be a target in fantasy drafts.
From RotoBaller
Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. was selected with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Ohio State, meaning he has plenty of pressure on him to become a high-end blindside protector for quarterback Kyler Murray. Johnson was credited with giving up eight sacks last year while playing right tackle, according to PFF, but he's ready to make the Year 2 leap at his more natural position on the left side. "Yeah, I think personally, just Year 2, being able to fulfill all of the expectations that I have for myself, expectations that the team has for me being here," Johnson said. "My goal ultimately is to be the best tackle in the game." Johnson developing into at least an above-average left tackle in 2024 would be a significant boost for a potential ascending offense. Kyler Murray is back and healthy, and the team added Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trey Benson to bolster its skill position group this offseason. Arizona could be an underrated offense for fantasy football.
From RotoBaller
The Athletic's Doug Haller writes that there is a lot of optimism from the Arizona Cardinals this offseason, with the biggest reason being that quarterback Kyler Murray is on the field. Murray was off to the side working with the team's conditioning staff at this time last year while trying to recover from ACL surgery. Murray's recovery affected Arizona's entire season in 2023 after he missed the first nine games. He spent the rest of the year learning a new offense and trying to find his way back, and it showed. An offseason built around Murray should make a difference in 2024. The 26-year-old put in extra work with his receivers on weekends, trying to perfect rhythm and timing. Murray probably isn't going to be an elite passer, especially given the lack of standout options at receiver in Arizona besides rookie first-rounder Marvin Harrison Jr., but his elite rushing ability and upside should give him a solid fantasy floor as a top-10 quarterback heading into upcoming fantasy drafts.
From RotoBaller
The Athletic's Doug Haller writes that there is a lot of optimism from the Arizona Cardinals this offseason, with the biggest reason being that quarterback Kyler Murray is on the field. Murray was off to the side working with the team's conditioning staff at this time last year while trying to recover from ACL surgery. Murray's recovery affected Arizona's entire season in 2023 after he missed the first nine games. He spent the rest of the year learning a new offense and trying to find his way back, and it showed. An offseason built around Murray should make a difference in 2024. The 26-year-old put in extra work with his receivers on weekends, trying to perfect rhythm and timing. Murray probably isn't going to be an elite passer, especially given the lack of standout options at receiver in Arizona besides rookie first-rounder Marvin Harrison Jr., but his elite rushing ability should give him a solid fantasy floor as a low-end QB2.
From RotoBaller
Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. will start at left tackle in 2024 after spending his rookie season on the right side, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon. Johnson was selected with the No. 6 overall pick out of Ohio State in the 2023 NFL Draft and started all 17 games in his debut campaign. Veteran D.J. Humphries occupied the left tackle spot in the desert for nine seasons, but he was released this offseason. Newly acquired veteran Jonah Williams will begin the season at right tackle. Protecting quarterback Kyler Murray and carving running lanes for James Conner and Trey Benson will be key priorities in 2024 for a potential ascending offense. Johnson Jr. will play a key part in that effort, and hopefully, he'll take a Year 2 leap after allowing eight sacks in 2023.
From RotoBaller
Dynasty | The Arizona Cardinals drafted Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. with the fourth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Dynasty Analysis: The Cardinals decided to stand pat in the draft and took Harrison with the fourth overall selection. He should immediately take over as the top option for Kyler Murray in the desert and is in place to immediately become a big factor in dynasty leagues. Simply put, Harrison has the talent, pedigree and skill set to be an immediate WR1 and should be the top overall position player taken in rookie drafts this off-season.
The Arizona Cardinals have been open for business at the No. 4 overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft, and The Athletic's Jeff Howe speculates that they might be a match for a trade with the Minnesota Vikings, who are looking to trade up within the top-five picks for a new franchise quarterback after losing Kirk Cousins to the Atlanta Falcons. The Washington Commanders (No. 2) and New England Patriots (No. 3) probably won't want to move all the way back to No. 11, miss out on a QB and likely be out of the mix for a top-tier receiver and left tackle. Arizona traded the No. 3 pick to the Texans just last year, and they are committed to QB Kyler Murray, which means they could welcome another trade down the board to accumulate more first-rounders as they attempt to acquire difference-makers around Murray on offense.
From RotoBaller
The Arizona Cardinals are expected to sign Cincinnati Bengals free-agent offensive tackle Jonah Williams to a two-year deal worth $30 million, according to sources. The announcement comes just after the Cardinals released previous starting left tackle D.J. Humphries. Williams was considered one of the top offensive tackles on the open market this offseason, so this is a big win for Arizona's offense. The 26-year-old should now slot in as the team's starting right tackle to help protect quarterback Kyler Murray. Williams was taken with the 11th overall pick in 2019 out of Alabama, and he started all 59 games he played in for the Bengals the last four years, including 17 at right tackle in 2023.
From RotoBaller
NFL Week | Opp | Pts | Pass Com | Pass Att | Pass Yds | Pass TDs | 300 Yds | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Fum Lost | Int |
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2023 Season | 2288 | 176 | 1799 | 10 | |||||||
Week 1 | @WAS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 2 | NYG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 3 | DAL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 4 | @SF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 5 | CIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 6 | @LAR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 7 | @SEA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 8 | BAL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 9 | @CLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 10 | ATL | 277 | 19 | 249 | 0 | ||||||
Week 11 | @HOU | 320 | 20 | 214 | 1 | ||||||
Week 12 | LAR | 298 | 27 | 256 | 1 | ||||||
Week 13 | @PIT | 185 | 13 | 145 | 1 | ||||||
Week 14 | bye | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 15 | SF | 230 | 26 | 211 | 1 | ||||||
Week 16 | @CHI | 342 | 24 | 230 | 2 | ||||||
Week 17 | @PHI | 321 | 25 | 232 | 3 | ||||||
Week 18 | SEA | 315 | 22 | 262 | 1 |