Who should I start in Week 9, Kirk Cousins or Trevor Lawrence?

Trevor Lawrence. This week's consensus has Kirk Cousins at QB16 (range #11–#21) and Trevor Lawrence at QB9 (range #4–#11). Projections: 15.9 vs 19.1 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Kirk Cousins or Trevor Lawrence?

Trevor Lawrence. Rest-of-season consensus: Kirk Cousins QB23 (range #20–#26) vs Trevor Lawrence QB6 (range #5–#7). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Trevor Lawrence ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Kirk Cousins for Trevor Lawrence?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kirk Cousins is ranked #137 overall and Trevor Lawrence #56, so Trevor Lawrence 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 Trevor Lawrence?

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: Trevor Lawrence
Rest of season: Trevor Lawrence — 7 of 7 experts
Trade value: Trevor Lawrence

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

	Kirk Cousins	Trevor Lawrence
Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Kirk Cousins ahead · 7 rank Trevor Lawrence ahead	QB23#20–#26	QB6#5–#7edge
Week 9	QB16#11–#21	QB9#4–#11edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)	15.9	19.1edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	6 #137 overall	15 #56 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+18 ranks · +72 val	-13 ranks · -382 val
Rostered	67%	94%
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 Trevor Lawrence?: Trevor Lawrence. This week's consensus has Kirk Cousins at QB16 (range #11–#21) and Trevor Lawrence at QB9 (range #4–#11). Projections: 15.9 vs 19.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Kirk Cousins or Trevor Lawrence?: Trevor Lawrence. Rest-of-season consensus: Kirk Cousins QB23 (range #20–#26) vs Trevor Lawrence QB6 (range #5–#7). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Trevor Lawrence ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Kirk Cousins for Trevor Lawrence?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kirk Cousins is ranked #137 overall and Trevor Lawrence #56, so Trevor Lawrence 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.