Kirk Cousins or Michael Penix Jr.?
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 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Kirk Cousins
- Rest of season: Michael Penix Jr. — 5 of 7 experts
- Trade value: close to even
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Kirk Cousins | Michael Penix Jr. | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 7 experts rank Kirk Cousins ahead · 5 rank Michael Penix Jr. ahead | QB23#17–#27 | QB21#19–#25edge |
| Week 7 | QB17#13–#19edge | QB20#18–#23 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 14.2 | 15.0edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #134 overall | 7 #125 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +187 ranks · +375 val | +185 ranks · +410 val |
| Rostered | 64% | 17% |
| Bye | 13 | 11 |
| 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 7, Kirk Cousins or Michael Penix Jr.?
- Kirk Cousins. This week's consensus has Kirk Cousins at QB17 (range #13–#19) and Michael Penix Jr. at QB20 (range #18–#23). Projections: 14.2 vs 15.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Kirk Cousins or Michael Penix Jr.?
- Michael Penix Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Kirk Cousins QB23 (range #17–#27) vs Michael Penix Jr. QB21 (range #19–#25). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Michael Penix Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Kirk Cousins for Michael Penix Jr.?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kirk Cousins is ranked #134 overall and Michael Penix Jr. #125, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.