Who should I start in Week 5, Kirk Cousins or Tua Tagovailoa?

Kirk Cousins. This week's consensus has Kirk Cousins at QB21 (range #11–#27) and Tua Tagovailoa at QB51 (range #34–#76). Projections: 14.5 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 #18–#29) vs Tua Tagovailoa QB43 (range #43–#43). 4 of 4 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 #155 overall and Tua Tagovailoa #389, 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.

Kirk Cousins or Tua Tagovailoa?

Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 6:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Kirk Cousins
Rest of season: Kirk Cousins — 4 of 4 experts
Trade value: Kirk Cousins

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

	Kirk Cousins	Tua Tagovailoa
Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank Kirk Cousins ahead · 0 rank Tua Tagovailoa ahead	QB24#18–#29edge	QB43#43–#43
Week 5	QB21#11–#27edge	QB51#34–#76
Week 5 projection (PPR)	14.5edge	0.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	6 #155 overalledge	2 #389 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+166 ranks · +289 val	-76 ranks · -54 val
Rostered	46%	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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Who should I start in Week 5, Kirk Cousins or Tua Tagovailoa?: Kirk Cousins. This week's consensus has Kirk Cousins at QB21 (range #11–#27) and Tua Tagovailoa at QB51 (range #34–#76). Projections: 14.5 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 #18–#29) vs Tua Tagovailoa QB43 (range #43–#43). 4 of 4 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 #155 overall and Tua Tagovailoa #389, 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.