Kirk Cousins or Tua Tagovailoa?
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 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Kirk Cousins
- Rest of season: Kirk Cousins — 3 of 3 experts
- Trade value: Kirk Cousins
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| Kirk Cousins | Tua Tagovailoa | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 3 experts rank Kirk Cousins ahead · 0 rank Tua Tagovailoa ahead | QB24#17–#28edge | QB41#37–#45 |
| Week 7 | QB17#14–#21edge | QB47#36–#76 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 14.1edge | 0.4 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #154 overalledge | 2 #399 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +167 ranks · +293 val | -86 ranks · -60 val |
| Rostered | 63% | 5% |
| 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 Tua Tagovailoa?
- Kirk Cousins. This week's consensus has Kirk Cousins at QB17 (range #14–#21) and Tua Tagovailoa at QB47 (range #36–#76). Projections: 14.1 vs 0.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Kirk Cousins or Tua Tagovailoa?
- Kirk Cousins. Rest-of-season consensus: Kirk Cousins QB24 (range #17–#28) vs Tua Tagovailoa QB41 (range #37–#45). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kirk Cousins ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Kirk Cousins for Tua Tagovailoa?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kirk Cousins is ranked #154 overall and Tua Tagovailoa #399, 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.