Who should I start in Week 5, Jalon Daniels or Kirk Cousins?

Jalon Daniels. This week's consensus has Jalon Daniels at QB20 (range #12–#28) and Kirk Cousins at QB21 (range #11–#27). Projections: 15.5 vs 14.5 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Jalon Daniels or Kirk Cousins?

Kirk Cousins. Rest-of-season consensus: Jalon Daniels QB37 (range #37–#37) vs Kirk Cousins QB24 (range #18–#28). 1 of 1 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kirk Cousins ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Jalon Daniels for Kirk Cousins?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jalon Daniels is ranked #356 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.

Jalon Daniels 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 12 at 12:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Jalon Daniels
Rest of season: Kirk Cousins — 1 of 1 experts
Trade value: Kirk Cousins

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

	Jalon Daniels	Kirk Cousins
Rest of season 0 of 1 experts rank Jalon Daniels ahead · 1 rank Kirk Cousins ahead	QB37#37–#37	QB24#18–#28edge
Week 5	QB20#12–#28edge	QB21#11–#27
Week 5 projection (PPR)	15.5edge	14.5
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	2 #356 overall	6 #155 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+267 ranks · +153 val	+166 ranks · +289 val
Rostered	3%	45%
Bye	10	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, Jalon Daniels or Kirk Cousins?: Jalon Daniels. This week's consensus has Jalon Daniels at QB20 (range #12–#28) and Kirk Cousins at QB21 (range #11–#27). Projections: 15.5 vs 14.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jalon Daniels or Kirk Cousins?: Kirk Cousins. Rest-of-season consensus: Jalon Daniels QB37 (range #37–#37) vs Kirk Cousins QB24 (range #18–#28). 1 of 1 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kirk Cousins ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jalon Daniels for Kirk Cousins?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jalon Daniels is ranked #356 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.