Bo Nix or Kirk Cousins?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Bo Nix
  • Rest of season: Bo Nix4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Bo Nix

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Bo NixKirk Cousins
Rest of season
4 of 4 experts rank Bo Nix ahead · 0 rank Kirk Cousins ahead
QB17#14–#20edgeQB31#27–#35
Week 3QB16#14–#18edgeQB20#18–#23
Week 3 projection (PPR)17.2edge12.7
Market Index value (redraft PPR)9 #96 overalledge3 #315 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+4 ranks · +34 val+8 ranks · +7 val
Rostered82%6%
Bye1013
StatusNo injury designationNo 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 3, Bo Nix or Kirk Cousins?
Bo Nix. This week's consensus has Bo Nix at QB16 (range #14–#18) and Kirk Cousins at QB20 (range #18–#23). Projections: 17.2 vs 12.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Bo Nix or Kirk Cousins?
Bo Nix. Rest-of-season consensus: Bo Nix QB17 (range #14–#20) vs Kirk Cousins QB31 (range #27–#35). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bo Nix ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Bo Nix for Kirk Cousins?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bo Nix is ranked #96 overall and Kirk Cousins #315, so Bo Nix carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.