Carson Beck or Kirk Cousins?
Who to start in Week 6, 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 6 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 14 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Kirk Cousins
- Rest of season: Kirk Cousins — 3 of 3 experts
- Trade value: Kirk Cousins
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Carson Beck | Kirk Cousins | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 3 experts rank Carson Beck ahead · 3 rank Kirk Cousins ahead | QB39#36–#41 | QB25#18–#29edge |
| Week 6 | QB51#47–#57 | QB14#12–#16edge |
| Week 6 projection (PPR) | 0.0 | 17.2edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #388 overall | 5 #181 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +4 ranks · +2 val | +140 ranks · +210 val |
| Rostered | 3% | 47% |
| Bye | 14 | 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 6, Carson Beck or Kirk Cousins?
- Kirk Cousins. This week's consensus has Carson Beck at QB51 (range #47–#57) and Kirk Cousins at QB14 (range #12–#16). Projections: 0.0 vs 17.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Carson Beck or Kirk Cousins?
- Kirk Cousins. Rest-of-season consensus: Carson Beck QB39 (range #36–#41) vs Kirk Cousins QB25 (range #18–#29). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kirk Cousins ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Carson Beck for Kirk Cousins?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Carson Beck is ranked #388 overall and Kirk Cousins #181, so Kirk Cousins 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.