Kirk Cousins or Marcus Mariota?
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: Kirk Cousins
- Rest of season: Kirk Cousins — 5 of 5 experts
- Trade value: Kirk Cousins
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Kirk Cousins | Marcus Mariota | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 5 of 5 experts rank Kirk Cousins ahead · 0 rank Marcus Mariota ahead | QB23#20–#26edge | QB39#37–#40 |
| Week 9 | QB16#11–#21edge | QB53#51–#57 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 15.9edge | 0.4 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #137 overalledge | 2 #387 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +18 ranks · +72 val | -51 ranks · -34 val |
| Rostered | 67% | 1% |
| Bye | 13 | 7 |
| 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, Kirk Cousins or Marcus Mariota?
- Kirk Cousins. This week's consensus has Kirk Cousins at QB16 (range #11–#21) and Marcus Mariota at QB53 (range #51–#57). Projections: 15.9 vs 0.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Kirk Cousins or Marcus Mariota?
- Kirk Cousins. Rest-of-season consensus: Kirk Cousins QB23 (range #20–#26) vs Marcus Mariota QB39 (range #37–#40). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kirk Cousins ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Kirk Cousins for Marcus Mariota?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kirk Cousins is ranked #137 overall and Marcus Mariota #387, 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.