Who should I start in Week 3, Kirk Cousins or Malik Willis?

Malik Willis. This week's consensus has Kirk Cousins at QB20 (range #18–#23) and Malik Willis at QB18 (range #17–#20). Projections: 12.7 vs 15.6 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Kirk Cousins or Malik Willis?

Malik Willis. Rest-of-season consensus: Kirk Cousins QB31 (range #27–#35) vs Malik Willis QB18 (range #16–#21). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Malik Willis ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Kirk Cousins for Malik Willis?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kirk Cousins is ranked #315 overall and Malik Willis #130, so Malik Willis 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.

Kirk Cousins or Malik Willis?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Malik Willis
Rest of season: Malik Willis — 4 of 4 experts
Trade value: Malik Willis

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Kirk Cousins	Malik Willis
Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank Kirk Cousins ahead · 4 rank Malik Willis ahead	QB31#27–#35	QB18#16–#21edge
Week 3	QB20#18–#23	QB18#17–#20edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)	12.7	15.6edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	3 #315 overall	7 #130 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+8 ranks · +7 val	+1 ranks · +5 val
Rostered	6%	30%
Bye	13	6
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 3, Kirk Cousins or Malik Willis?: Malik Willis. This week's consensus has Kirk Cousins at QB20 (range #18–#23) and Malik Willis at QB18 (range #17–#20). Projections: 12.7 vs 15.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Kirk Cousins or Malik Willis?: Malik Willis. Rest-of-season consensus: Kirk Cousins QB31 (range #27–#35) vs Malik Willis QB18 (range #16–#21). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Malik Willis ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Kirk Cousins for Malik Willis?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kirk Cousins is ranked #315 overall and Malik Willis #130, so Malik Willis 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.