Kyler Murray or Sam Darnold Week 4 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Fantasy football projections for QBs ahead of TNF

Modified Sep 26, 2025 08:00 GMT

The Arizona Cardinals will host the Seattle Seahawks in a divisional matchup to kick off Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season.

Quarterbacks Kyler Murray and Sam Darnold have flashed some great moments but also produced some head-scratchers, creating a dilemma for fantasy managers. Choosing correctly could give managers a big lead going into the weekend, or ruin their prospects before it begins.

Here's a look at the two quarterbacks and a recommendation as to which one is most likely to excel:

Kyler Murray or Sam Darnold: Who should you start?

Kyler Murray fantasy outlook for Week 4

Kyler Murray is in for a big week. According to Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start Tool, Murray is projected to earn 213 passing yards and a touchdown with a 60% chance of an interception. He is also expected to gain 30 rushing yards with a 30% chance of a touchdown on the ground.

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E Kyler Murray vs Sam Darnold - Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start

Sam Darnold fantasy outlook for Week 4

Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start Tool projects Sam Darnold to throw for 184 yards with a touchdown and a little more than a coin-flip chance of an interception (60%). He is also projected to rush for 13 yards with a 20% chance of a touchdown. Overall, he should only be started in desperate cases.

Kyler Murray or Sam Darnold final verdict

Sam Darnold is projected to earn 14 points compared to Kyler Murray's 18.5 points. Not only is Murray expected to out-rush Darnold, but he is also expected to deliver more through the air.

Darnold was brought in to replace Geno Smith, but this may not be the week he truly shines. Start Murray and bench Darnold this week.

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Edited by Ian Van Roy