Who should I start in Week 5, Jacoby Brissett or Kirk Cousins?

Jacoby Brissett. This week's consensus has Jacoby Brissett at QB8 (range #3–#9) and Kirk Cousins at QB19 (range #17–#21). Projections: 18.5 vs 14.3 PPR points.

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

The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Jacoby Brissett QB25 (range #18–#32) vs Kirk Cousins QB24 (range #18–#28). 3 of 6 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 #162 overall and Kirk Cousins #155, so a one-for-one is close to even. 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 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 7 at 12:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Jacoby Brissett
Rest of season: even on the consensus — 3 of 6 experts
Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

	Jacoby Brissett	Kirk Cousins
Rest of season 3 of 6 experts rank Jacoby Brissett ahead · 3 rank Kirk Cousins ahead	QB25#18–#32	QB24#18–#28
Week 5	QB8#3–#9edge	QB19#17–#21
Week 5 projection (PPR)	18.5edge	14.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #162 overall	6 #155 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+30 ranks · +82 val	+167 ranks · +289 val
Rostered	22%	32%
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 5, Jacoby Brissett or Kirk Cousins?: Jacoby Brissett. This week's consensus has Jacoby Brissett at QB8 (range #3–#9) and Kirk Cousins at QB19 (range #17–#21). Projections: 18.5 vs 14.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jacoby Brissett or Kirk Cousins?: The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Jacoby Brissett QB25 (range #18–#32) vs Kirk Cousins QB24 (range #18–#28). 3 of 6 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 #162 overall and Kirk Cousins #155, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.