Kirk Cousins or Lamar Jackson?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 22 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Kirk Cousins
- Rest of season: Lamar Jackson — 8 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Lamar Jackson
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Kirk Cousins | Lamar Jackson | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 8 experts rank Kirk Cousins ahead · 8 rank Lamar Jackson ahead | QB24#17–#28 | QB3#2–#5edge |
| Week 7 | QB16#13–#19edge | QB17#2–#58 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 14.2 | 14.4 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #144 overall | 22 #35 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +171 ranks · +325 val | -4 ranks · -228 val |
| Rostered | 64% | 99% |
| Bye | 13 | 13 |
| Status | No injury designation | QUESTIONABLE (Ankle) · LIMIT · 0.54807% to play |
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 7, Kirk Cousins or Lamar Jackson?
- Kirk Cousins. This week's consensus has Kirk Cousins at QB16 (range #13–#19) and Lamar Jackson at QB17 (range #2–#58). Projections: 14.2 vs 14.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Kirk Cousins or Lamar Jackson?
- Lamar Jackson. Rest-of-season consensus: Kirk Cousins QB24 (range #17–#28) vs Lamar Jackson QB3 (range #2–#5). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Lamar Jackson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Kirk Cousins for Lamar Jackson?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kirk Cousins is ranked #144 overall and Lamar Jackson #35, so Lamar Jackson 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.