Kirk Cousins or Patrick Mahomes II?
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: Patrick Mahomes II
- Rest of season: Patrick Mahomes II — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Patrick Mahomes II
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| Kirk Cousins | Patrick Mahomes II | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Kirk Cousins ahead · 7 rank Patrick Mahomes II ahead | QB23#20–#26 | QB10#8–#12edge |
| Week 9 | QB16#11–#21 | QB7#4–#10edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 15.9 | 20.1edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #137 overall | 11 #80 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +18 ranks · +72 val | -27 ranks · -483 val |
| Rostered | 67% | 92% |
| Bye | 13 | 5 |
| 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 Patrick Mahomes II?
- Patrick Mahomes II. This week's consensus has Kirk Cousins at QB16 (range #11–#21) and Patrick Mahomes II at QB7 (range #4–#10). Projections: 15.9 vs 20.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Kirk Cousins or Patrick Mahomes II?
- Patrick Mahomes II. Rest-of-season consensus: Kirk Cousins QB23 (range #20–#26) vs Patrick Mahomes II QB10 (range #8–#12). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Patrick Mahomes II ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Kirk Cousins for Patrick Mahomes II?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kirk Cousins is ranked #137 overall and Patrick Mahomes II #80, so Patrick Mahomes II 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.