Should I start Kirk Cousins in Week 1?
QB · LV · Bye 13
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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Consensus QB29 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB29 | 26 | 32 | ±1.3 | — | 13.3 |
| Half PPR | QB29 | 26 | 32 | ±1.3 | — | 13.3 |
| Standard | QB29 | 26 | 32 | ±1.3 | — | 13.3 |
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Latest news
- Kirk Cousins named Raiders Week 1 starter
Kirk Cousins has been named the Raiders Week 1 starter against the Dolphins.
Garrett Ball · FantasyPros · Sep 2, 12:45 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“It's long been presumed that the Raiders would start Cousins and give Mendoza at least a half-redshirt year. This just confirms it. He could be an interesting streaming option, but we need to see more from the pass catchers not named Brock Bowers to really feel confident in this passing offense.”
Ranked around him this week
The QBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #26Aaron RodgersSit
- #27Jacoby BrissettSit
- #28Geno SmithSit
- #29Kirk CousinsSit
- #30Tua TagovailoaSit
- #31Cam WardSit
- #32Deshaun WatsonSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Kirk Cousins in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus QB29 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues. The expert range runs from #26 to #32. The consensus projection is 13.3 PPR points.
- Where is Kirk Cousins ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Kirk Cousins at QB29 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #26 to #32.