Fernando Mendoza 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 — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Kirk Cousins
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Fernando Mendoza | Kirk Cousins | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Fernando Mendoza ahead · 7 rank Kirk Cousins ahead | QB33#32–#36 | QB23#20–#26edge |
| Week 9 | QB34#31–#37 | QB16#11–#21edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 0.4 | 15.9edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #328 overall | 6 #137 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +10 ranks · +8 val | +18 ranks · +72 val |
| Rostered | 14% | 67% |
| Bye | 13 | 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 9, Fernando Mendoza or Kirk Cousins?
- Kirk Cousins. This week's consensus has Fernando Mendoza at QB34 (range #31–#37) and Kirk Cousins at QB16 (range #11–#21). Projections: 0.4 vs 15.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Fernando Mendoza or Kirk Cousins?
- Kirk Cousins. Rest-of-season consensus: Fernando Mendoza QB33 (range #32–#36) vs Kirk Cousins QB23 (range #20–#26). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kirk Cousins ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Fernando Mendoza for Kirk Cousins?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Fernando Mendoza is ranked #328 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.