Aaron Rodgers or Kirk Cousins?
Who to start in Week 5, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Aaron Rodgers
- Rest of season: Kirk Cousins — 6 of 8 experts
- Trade value: close to even
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Aaron Rodgers | Kirk Cousins | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 8 experts rank Aaron Rodgers ahead · 6 rank Kirk Cousins ahead | QB27#24–#30 | QB24#18–#28edge |
| Week 5 | QB19#13–#21edge | QB21#11–#27 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 15.8edge | 14.5 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #202 overall | 6 #155 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -3 ranks · -7 val | +166 ranks · +289 val |
| Rostered | 27% | 45% |
| Bye | 9 | 13 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 5, Aaron Rodgers or Kirk Cousins?
- Aaron Rodgers. This week's consensus has Aaron Rodgers at QB19 (range #13–#21) and Kirk Cousins at QB21 (range #11–#27). Projections: 15.8 vs 14.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Aaron Rodgers or Kirk Cousins?
- Kirk Cousins. Rest-of-season consensus: Aaron Rodgers QB27 (range #24–#30) vs Kirk Cousins QB24 (range #18–#28). 6 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kirk Cousins ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Aaron Rodgers for Kirk Cousins?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Aaron Rodgers is ranked #202 overall and Kirk Cousins #155, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.