Who should I start in Week 3, Jacoby Brissett or Kirk Cousins?

Kirk Cousins. This week's consensus has Jacoby Brissett at QB21 (range #20–#22) and Kirk Cousins at QB20 (range #18–#23). Projections: 15.7 vs 12.7 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Jacoby Brissett or Kirk Cousins?

Jacoby Brissett. Rest-of-season consensus: Jacoby Brissett QB28 (range #27–#29) vs Kirk Cousins QB31 (range #27–#35). 2 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jacoby Brissett ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Jacoby Brissett for Kirk Cousins?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jacoby Brissett is ranked #191 overall and Kirk Cousins #315, so Jacoby Brissett 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.

Jacoby Brissett 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: Jacoby Brissett — 2 of 3 experts
Trade value: Jacoby Brissett

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

	Jacoby Brissett	Kirk Cousins
Rest of season 2 of 3 experts rank Jacoby Brissett ahead · 1 rank Kirk Cousins ahead	QB28#27–#29edge	QB31#27–#35
Week 3	QB21#20–#22	QB20#18–#23edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)	15.7edge	12.7
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #191 overalledge	3 #315 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-5 ranks · -12 val	+8 ranks · +7 val
Rostered	10%	6%
Bye	14	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 3, Jacoby Brissett or Kirk Cousins?: Kirk Cousins. This week's consensus has Jacoby Brissett at QB21 (range #20–#22) and Kirk Cousins at QB20 (range #18–#23). Projections: 15.7 vs 12.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jacoby Brissett or Kirk Cousins?: Jacoby Brissett. Rest-of-season consensus: Jacoby Brissett QB28 (range #27–#29) vs Kirk Cousins QB31 (range #27–#35). 2 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jacoby Brissett ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jacoby Brissett for Kirk Cousins?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jacoby Brissett is ranked #191 overall and Kirk Cousins #315, so Jacoby Brissett 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.