Who should I start in Week 5, Deshaun Watson or Kirk Cousins?

Deshaun Watson. This week's consensus has Deshaun Watson at QB20 (range #15–#24) and Kirk Cousins at QB22 (range #13–#27). Projections: 14.8 vs 14.5 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Deshaun Watson or Kirk Cousins?

Kirk Cousins. Rest-of-season consensus: Deshaun Watson QB30 (range #28–#31) vs Kirk Cousins QB24 (range #18–#28). 8 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 #270 overall and Kirk Cousins #155, 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.

Deshaun Watson or Kirk Cousins?

Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 10 at 12:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Deshaun Watson
Rest of season: Kirk Cousins — 8 of 8 experts
Trade value: Kirk Cousins

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	Deshaun Watson	Kirk Cousins
Rest of season 0 of 8 experts rank Deshaun Watson ahead · 8 rank Kirk Cousins ahead	QB30#28–#31	QB24#18–#28edge
Week 5	QB20#15–#24edge	QB22#13–#27
Week 5 projection (PPR)	14.8	14.5
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	3 #270 overall	6 #155 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+53 ranks · +53 val	+166 ranks · +289 val
Rostered	14%	44%
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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Who should I start in Week 5, Deshaun Watson or Kirk Cousins?: Deshaun Watson. This week's consensus has Deshaun Watson at QB20 (range #15–#24) and Kirk Cousins at QB22 (range #13–#27). Projections: 14.8 vs 14.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Deshaun Watson or Kirk Cousins?: Kirk Cousins. Rest-of-season consensus: Deshaun Watson QB30 (range #28–#31) vs Kirk Cousins QB24 (range #18–#28). 8 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 #270 overall and Kirk Cousins #155, 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.