Kyler Murray or Jayden Daniels Week 16 Start/Sit Advice and Fantasy Projection
Kyler Murray and Jayden Daniels, like the other 30 quarterbacks in the league, have a full workload this weekend. From a certain point of view, that number of overwhelming options has luckily already been narrowed down to just two. However, even this isn't the easiest choice in the world. Here's a look at both quarterbacks and a recommendation for Week 16.
Is Kyler Murray a good pick in Week 16?
Kyler Murray is typically a great option for fantasy football on a week-to-week basis. However, this week, he faces the Carolina Panthers. Depending on how the game shakes out, Murray might only be viable for a half of football. If the Cardinals blow out the Panthers, Murray won't have much reason to throw the football in the second half.
Still, as the Panthers have played better overall in past weeks, expect a closer game than the records would indicate. According to Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer, Murray is projected to earn 18.7 points against the Panthers. He's still worthy of starting, but don't expect a Josh Allen-like 50+ points.
Is Jayden Daniels a good pick in Week 16?
Jayden Daniels is a rookie in December going against one of the best defenses in the NFL. He is also facing a divisional opponent in the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite this, Daniels still offers somewhat of an element of surprise, considering the two teams have played each other just once in the Daniels era.
Plus, if the Washington Commanders trail for most of the game, is allows Daniels the ability to soak up some garbage time yards. According to Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer, Daniels is set to earn 19.5 points this week. If this indeed comes to pass, he is worth a start in Week 16.
Whom should I start between Kyler Murray and Jayden Daniels in Week 16?
Kyler Murray is dealing with giving a potential blowout, while Daniels may end up with the opportunity to throw for all four quarters and get plenty of late-game yardage underneath.
Both quarterbacks are expected to be productive, but Jayden Daniels wins out. According to Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer, Daniels is projected to earn 0.8 more points than Murray.
Both quarterbacks will earn close to the same production but in a part of the fantasy football schedule designed to make the most competitive matchups, that difference might be enough to change a loss into a win.