News · Analysis · Community · Forever SkolKyler Murray climbed five spots to No. 19 in Pro Football Focus's latest quarterback rankings, according to a report from VikingsTerritory. The move came during Minnesota's bye week, following what the site described as Murray's best performance of his young Vikings tenure in a Week 5 game against the New Orleans Saints.
PFF's rise for Murray owed partly to injuries and slides among other quarterbacks rather than purely to his own play, the outlet noted. Still, PFF highlighted one statistic as Murray's clearest strength: a turnover-worthy play rate of 0.8%, the second-best mark in the NFL this season. In the rankings, Murray now sits between veterans Aaron Rodgers and Geno Smith, with VikingsTerritory suggesting a top-15 finish is within reach if he builds on his recent form.
The report frames Murray's rise within a broader team context. Minnesota's defense under Brian Flores and its special teams unit under Matt Daniels have both performed among the league's best this season, according to the article. That performance, the site argues, lowers the bar for what Murray needs to provide — he doesn't need to become a top-five passer for the Vikings to contend, so long as he protects the ball while playing effective football.
The piece also points to moments suggesting Murray's upside extends beyond caution. His touchdown throw to Justin Jefferson against New Orleans was cited as evidence he can still attempt difficult throws, aided by having a receiver of Jefferson's caliber to target. VikingsTerritory additionally noted Murray's mobility — a trait associated with his early years in Arizona — resurfaced against the Saints, giving the offense a dimension for extending plays and creating off-script opportunities.
With Jordan Addison and other offensive players back from injury, the report suggests Minnesota may look to expand its passing attack over the remainder of the season. That outlook is framed as an expectation based on current roster health and recent play, not a settled outcome — the Vikings have 12 games remaining to determine how far this version of the offense can go.