Jayden Daniels 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: Jayden Daniels
- Rest of season: Jayden Daniels — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Jayden Daniels
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Jayden Daniels | Kirk Cousins | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Jayden Daniels ahead · 0 rank Kirk Cousins ahead | QB11#10–#12edge | QB23#20–#26 |
| Week 9 | QB11#8–#13edge | QB16#11–#21 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 19.1edge | 15.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 10 #83 overalledge | 6 #137 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +14 ranks · +140 val | +18 ranks · +72 val |
| Rostered | 92% | 67% |
| Bye | 7 | 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, Jayden Daniels or Kirk Cousins?
- Jayden Daniels. This week's consensus has Jayden Daniels at QB11 (range #8–#13) and Kirk Cousins at QB16 (range #11–#21). Projections: 19.1 vs 15.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jayden Daniels or Kirk Cousins?
- Jayden Daniels. Rest-of-season consensus: Jayden Daniels QB11 (range #10–#12) vs Kirk Cousins QB23 (range #20–#26). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jayden Daniels ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jayden Daniels for Kirk Cousins?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jayden Daniels is ranked #83 overall and Kirk Cousins #137, so Jayden Daniels 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.