Kirk Cousins or Tyson Bagent?

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: Kirk Cousins
  • Rest of season: Kirk Cousins — 3 of 3 experts
  • Trade value: Kirk Cousins

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

Kirk CousinsTyson Bagent
Rest of season
3 of 3 experts rank Kirk Cousins ahead · 0 rank Tyson Bagent ahead
QB23#20–#26edgeQB42#38–#44
Week 9QB16#11–#21edgeQB41#36–#50
Week 9 projection (PPR)15.9edge0.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)6 #137 overalledge2 #397 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+18 ranks · +72 val-50 ranks · -32 val
Rostered67%1%
Bye1310
StatusNo injury designationNo 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 Tyson Bagent?
Kirk Cousins. This week's consensus has Kirk Cousins at QB16 (range #11–#21) and Tyson Bagent at QB41 (range #36–#50). Projections: 15.9 vs 0.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Kirk Cousins or Tyson Bagent?
Kirk Cousins. Rest-of-season consensus: Kirk Cousins QB23 (range #20–#26) vs Tyson Bagent QB42 (range #38–#44). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kirk Cousins ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Kirk Cousins for Tyson Bagent?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kirk Cousins is ranked #137 overall and Tyson Bagent #397, 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.