Caleb Williams or Kirk Cousins?

Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

  • This week: Caleb Williams
  • Rest of season: Caleb Williams — 7 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Caleb Williams

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Caleb WilliamsKirk Cousins
Rest of season
7 of 7 experts rank Caleb Williams ahead · 0 rank Kirk Cousins ahead
QB5#4–#7edgeQB23#20–#26
Week 9QB7#5–#11edgeQB16#11–#21
Week 9 projection (PPR)18.8edge15.9
Market Index value (redraft PPR)16 #51 overalledge6 #137 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+32 ranks · +572 val+18 ranks · +72 val
Rostered94%67%
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 9, Caleb Williams or Kirk Cousins?
Caleb Williams. This week's consensus has Caleb Williams at QB7 (range #5–#11) and Kirk Cousins at QB16 (range #11–#21). Projections: 18.8 vs 15.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Caleb Williams or Kirk Cousins?
Caleb Williams. Rest-of-season consensus: Caleb Williams QB5 (range #4–#7) vs Kirk Cousins QB23 (range #20–#26). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Caleb Williams ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Caleb Williams for Kirk Cousins?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Caleb Williams is ranked #51 overall and Kirk Cousins #137, so Caleb Williams 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.