Deshaun Watson or Kirk Cousins?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 23 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: even on the consensus
- Rest of season: Kirk Cousins — 6 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Kirk Cousins
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Deshaun Watson | Kirk Cousins | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 8 experts rank Deshaun Watson ahead · 6 rank Kirk Cousins ahead | QB29#27–#30 | QB24#17–#28edge |
| Week 7 | QB17#12–#25 | QB17#11–#21 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 15.0edge | 14.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #243 overall | 6 #154 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +80 ranks · +89 val | +167 ranks · +293 val |
| Rostered | 13% | 62% |
| Bye | 11 | 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 7, Deshaun Watson or Kirk Cousins?
- It is a coin flip on the consensus: Deshaun Watson is QB17 (range #12–#25) and Kirk Cousins is QB17 (range #11–#21) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Deshaun Watson or Kirk Cousins?
- Kirk Cousins. Rest-of-season consensus: Deshaun Watson QB29 (range #27–#30) vs Kirk Cousins QB24 (range #17–#28). 6 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kirk Cousins ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Deshaun Watson for Kirk Cousins?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deshaun Watson is ranked #243 overall and Kirk Cousins #154, 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.