Who should I start in Week 5, Justin Herbert or Kirk Cousins?

Kirk Cousins. This week's consensus has Justin Herbert at QB23 (range #20–#27) and Kirk Cousins at QB21 (range #11–#27). Projections: 14.7 vs 14.5 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Justin Herbert or Kirk Cousins?

Justin Herbert. Rest-of-season consensus: Justin Herbert QB20 (range #18–#22) vs Kirk Cousins QB24 (range #18–#28). 6 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Justin Herbert ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Justin Herbert for Kirk Cousins?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Justin Herbert is ranked #118 overall and Kirk Cousins #155, so Justin Herbert 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.

Justin Herbert 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: Kirk Cousins
Rest of season: Justin Herbert — 6 of 8 experts
Trade value: Justin Herbert

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

	Justin Herbert	Kirk Cousins
Rest of season 6 of 8 experts rank Justin Herbert ahead · 2 rank Kirk Cousins ahead	QB20#18–#22edge	QB24#18–#28
Week 5	QB23#20–#27	QB21#11–#27edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	14.7	14.5
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	7 #118 overalledge	6 #155 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-49 ranks · -483 val	+166 ranks · +289 val
Rostered	75%	45%
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 5, Justin Herbert or Kirk Cousins?: Kirk Cousins. This week's consensus has Justin Herbert at QB23 (range #20–#27) and Kirk Cousins at QB21 (range #11–#27). Projections: 14.7 vs 14.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Justin Herbert or Kirk Cousins?: Justin Herbert. Rest-of-season consensus: Justin Herbert QB20 (range #18–#22) vs Kirk Cousins QB24 (range #18–#28). 6 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Justin Herbert ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Justin Herbert for Kirk Cousins?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Justin Herbert is ranked #118 overall and Kirk Cousins #155, so Justin Herbert 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.