Carson Wentz 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: Kirk Cousins
  • Rest of season: Kirk Cousins — 2 of 2 experts
  • Trade value: Kirk Cousins

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Carson WentzKirk Cousins
Rest of season
0 of 2 experts rank Carson Wentz ahead · 2 rank Kirk Cousins ahead
QB40#34–#44QB23#20–#26edge
Week 9QB23#15–#28QB16#11–#21edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)14.415.9edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)2 #378 overall6 #137 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)-24 ranks · -16 val+18 ranks · +72 val
Rostered3%67%
Bye613
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, Carson Wentz or Kirk Cousins?
Kirk Cousins. This week's consensus has Carson Wentz at QB23 (range #15–#28) and Kirk Cousins at QB16 (range #11–#21). Projections: 14.4 vs 15.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Carson Wentz or Kirk Cousins?
Kirk Cousins. Rest-of-season consensus: Carson Wentz QB40 (range #34–#44) vs Kirk Cousins QB23 (range #20–#26). 2 of 2 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 #378 overall and Kirk Cousins #137, 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.