Carson Wentz 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: Kirk Cousins
- Rest of season: Kirk Cousins — 3 of 3 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Carson Wentz | Kirk Cousins | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 3 experts rank Carson Wentz ahead · 3 rank Kirk Cousins ahead | QB37#31–#41 | QB31#27–#35edge |
| Week 3 | QB25#23–#33 | QB20#18–#23edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 2.9 | 12.7edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #308 overall | 3 #315 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | — | +8 ranks · +7 val |
| Rostered | 5% | 6% |
| Bye | 6 | 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 3, Carson Wentz or Kirk Cousins?
- Kirk Cousins. This week's consensus has Carson Wentz at QB25 (range #23–#33) and Kirk Cousins at QB20 (range #18–#23). Projections: 2.9 vs 12.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Carson Wentz or Kirk Cousins?
- Kirk Cousins. Rest-of-season consensus: Carson Wentz QB37 (range #31–#41) vs Kirk Cousins QB31 (range #27–#35). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kirk Cousins ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Carson Wentz for Kirk Cousins?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Carson Wentz is ranked #308 overall and Kirk Cousins #315, 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.