Kirk Cousins Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 38
- Height / weight
- 6'3", 209 lb
- Experience
- 15th season
- Drafted
- 2012 R4, #102
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 19.7
- Pos rank
- QB11
- Rostered
- 39%
Week 4 vs. Chiefs, Sun Oct 4, 4:25 PM ET 32nd vs. QBs, tough
Kirk Cousins Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
19.7 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
Kirk Cousins's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: three mid-range starts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Win,vs MIA,15.8,QB18
- Week 2, Win,at LAC,21.2,QB10
- Week 3, Win,at NO,22.2,QB11
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs KC,ToughChiefs vs. QBs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at NE,ToughPatriots vs. QBs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs BUF,FavorableBills vs. QBs
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs LAR,NeutralRams vs. QBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to QBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Kirk Cousins?
Cousins is averaging 19.7 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 661 passing yards, 9 TD and 3 INT. That ranks QB11, which makes him a weekly starter in one-QB leagues.
His td rate (9.8%) is in the 92nd percentile among QBs, the best of his efficiency marks; his yards per attempt (7.2) is the weakest, in the 50th. His most-targeted receivers have been Ashton Jeanty and Tre Tucker.
His best week was QB10 in Week 2 at the Chargers (21.2 points); his worst, QB18 in Week 1 against the Dolphins (15.8). One favorable matchup is ahead: the Bills (10th vs. QBs) in Week 6.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Cousins ranks among all QBs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every QB with at least 60 pass attempts in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Completion rate
67.4%58th percentile, about average
Yards per attempt
7.250th percentile, about average
TD rate
9.8%92nd percentile, above average
Fantasy points per play
0.5773rd percentile, above average
Kirk Cousins 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Dolphins | W 27–13 | 15.8 | QB18 |
| 2 | @ Chargers | W 26–14 | 21.2 | QB10 |
| 3 | @ Saints | W 35–27 | 22.2 | QB11 |
| Total | 3–0 | 59.2 | QB11 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LV | 3 | 661 | 9 | 3 | -2 | 59.2 | 19.7 | — |
| 2025 | ATL | 10 | 1,721 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 108.5 | 10.8 | QB35 |
| 2024 | ATL | 14 | 3,508 | 18 | 16 | 0 | 192.3 | 13.7 | QB21 |
| 2023 | MIN | 8 | 2,331 | 18 | 5 | 25 | 154.7 | 19.3 | QB24 |
| 2022 | MIN | 17 | 4,547 | 29 | 14 | 97 | 304.6 | 17.9 | QB6 |
| Career | 177 | 45,361 | 307 | 134 | 963 | 2993.6 | 16.9 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
He lands in Las Vegas penciled in atop the depth chart, taking first-team reps this spring, but the job is borrowed time until rookie Fernando Mendoza is ready. With an ADP outside the top 250 and QB36 billing, he is strictly a superflex dart throw. Draft him only in the deepest formats, and expect a short leash. Behind him on the depth chart: Fernando Mendoza. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 9. Injury history
- 2024right shoulderPlayed through
- 2024right anklePlayed through
- 2023right ankle9 games
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Kirk Cousins Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Kirk Cousins in Week 4?
Kirk Cousins is a weekly starter in one-QB leagues for Week 4 against the Chiefs, as the QB11 in PPR total points this season (19.7 a game). The Chiefs rank 32nd in PPR points allowed to QBs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Cousins.
How many fantasy points is Kirk Cousins averaging in 2026?
Kirk Cousins is averaging 19.7 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 59.2 points across 3 games. His last game produced 22.2 points.
Where does Kirk Cousins rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Kirk Cousins ranks QB11 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a weekly starter in one-QB leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Kirk Cousins worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Kirk Cousins is a weekly starter in superflex and 2QB, 12-team 1QB and 10-team 1QB leagues. He is rostered in 39% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Kirk Cousins's fantasy football role?
Kirk Cousins is the Raiders' starting QB, with Fernando Mendoza behind him. He is averaging 30.7 pass attempts and 4.0 carries a game in 2026.
What are Kirk Cousins's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Kirk Cousins's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Chiefs (32nd in PPR points allowed to QBs, tough), Week 5 at the Patriots (29th in PPR points allowed to QBs, tough) and Week 6 vs. the Bills (10th in PPR points allowed to QBs, favorable). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Kirk Cousins been in fantasy football this season?
Kirk Cousins has finished as a top-12 QB in 2 of his 3 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 3.5 points around his 19.7-point average.
What is Kirk Cousins's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Kirk Cousins's floor has been 15.8 PPR points (Week 1, QB18) and his ceiling 22.2 (Week 3, QB11). His median week has been 21.2 points. See Cousins's full game log.
Kirk Cousins 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Las Vegas RaidersTouchdowns account for 61% of his fantasy production, making his weekly output highly TD-dependent.
Passing
- Yards
- 661
- Comp %
- 67.4%
- TD
- 9
- INT
- 3
62/92 Comp/Att7.2 Y/A107.2 Rating
Rushing
- Yards
- −2
- TD
- 0
12 Att−0.2 Y/C
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 59.2
- Pos rank
- QB11
22.2 Best Week 3 @ NO15.8 Worst Week 1 vs MIA
Advanced Passing Stats
Cousins works the short and intermediate areas more than most QBs and gets the ball out quickly.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 9 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| EPA per play | +0.07 | 49th | +0.01 | 38th |
| Success rate | 44.0% | 40th | 45.0% | 50th |
| Completion rate | 67.4% | 63rd | 62.4% | 30th |
| Yards per attempt | 7.2 | 51st | 6.5 | 23rd |
| TD rate | 9.8% | 97th | 3.8% | 28th |
| Usage | ||||
| Pass attempts per game | 30.7 | 57th | 26.3 | 25th |
| Style | ||||
| Time to throw | — | — | 2.78s | 24th |
| Air yards per attempt | 8.5 | 54th | 7.0 | 20th |
| Deep-attempt rate | 9.3% | 34th | 9.4% | 33rd |
| Context | ||||
| Completion % over expected | +4.1 | 66th | −2.3 | 28th |
| Pressure rate | 21.0% | 60th | 21.6% | 50th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 36 qualified QBs · 2025 (9 games, weeks 1–17) among 41. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Cousins finishes drives with touchdowns, but trails his expected completion rate.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 30.7 pass attempts and 4.0 carries a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
19.7
Fantasy PPG
220
Pass yds/g
3.0
Pass TD/g
Kirk Cousins career stats by season
| Season | GP | Cmp | Att | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 62 | 92 | 661 | 9 | 3 | -2 | 59.2 | 19.7 | — |
| 2025 | 10 | 166 | 269 | 1,721 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 108.5 | 10.8 | QB35 |
| 2024 | 14 | 303 | 453 | 3,508 | 18 | 16 | 0 | 192.3 | 13.7 | QB21 |
| 2023 | 8 | 216 | 311 | 2,331 | 18 | 5 | 25 | 154.7 | 19.3 | QB24 |
| 2022 | 17 | 424 | 643 | 4,547 | 29 | 14 | 97 | 304.6 | 17.9 | QB6 |
| 2021 | 16 | 372 | 561 | 4,221 | 33 | 7 | 115 | 295.3 | 18.5 | QB11 |
| 2020 | 16 | 349 | 516 | 4,265 | 35 | 13 | 156 | 310.2 | 19.4 | QB11 |
| 2019 | 15 | 307 | 444 | 3,603 | 26 | 6 | 63 | 240.4 | 16.0 | QB19 |
| 2018 | 16 | 425 | 606 | 4,298 | 30 | 10 | 123 | 284.1 | 17.8 | QB13 |
| 2017 | 16 | 347 | 540 | 4,093 | 27 | 13 | 179 | 277.6 | 17.4 | QB6 |
| 2016 | 16 | 406 | 606 | 4,917 | 25 | 12 | 96 | 303.3 | 18.9 | QB5 |
| 2015 | 16 | 379 | 543 | 4,166 | 29 | 11 | 48 | 295.4 | 18.5 | QB10 |
| 2014 | 6 | 126 | 204 | 1,710 | 10 | 9 | 20 | 95.4 | 15.9 | QB33 |
| 2013 | 5 | 81 | 155 | 854 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 37.6 | 7.5 | QB41 |
| 2012 | 3 | 33 | 48 | 466 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 34.8 | 11.6 | QB36 |
| Career | 177 | 3,996 | 5,991 | 45,361 | 307 | 134 | 963 | 2993.6 | 16.9 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
16.9
Career PPG
177 games over 15 seasons
76%
Availability
Share of team games he played
45%
Top-12 weeks
Share of his games as a QB1
7.8
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Cousins has averaged 16.9 fantasy points per game over 177 games and 15 seasons, with six top-12 finishes (2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022). The average hides two careers: 17.0 a game in his 14 seasons with a starter's volume, 11.6 in the one without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 19.7 per game, up 8.9 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 30.7 pass attempts a game against 26.9. His most-targeted receivers this season have been Ashton Jeanty and Tre Tucker.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Cousins's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 4,917Pass yards2016
- 35Pass TD2020
- 310.2Fantasy pts2020 · QB11
- 45,361Career pass yds2012–2026
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Kirk Cousins Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Kirk Cousins have in 2026?
Kirk Cousins has 59.2 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 19.7 per game across 3 games. That total ranks QB11 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many passing yards does Kirk Cousins have this season?
Kirk Cousins has 661 passing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 220 a game over 3 games, on 62 of 92 completions. His high was 253 yards, in Week 2 at the Chargers.
How many passing touchdowns does Kirk Cousins have this season?
Kirk Cousins has thrown 9 touchdown passes in 2026 through Week 4.
How many interceptions has Kirk Cousins thrown this season?
Kirk Cousins has thrown 3 interceptions in 2026 through Week 4, one every 31 attempts, against 9 touchdown passes.
What is Kirk Cousins's completion percentage?
Kirk Cousins is completing 67.4% of his passes in 2026, 62 of 92, at 7.2 yards per attempt.
How many rushing yards does Kirk Cousins have this season?
Kirk Cousins has -2 rushing yards on 12 carries in 2026 through Week 4. His high was 3 yards, in Week 3 at the Saints.
How many games has Kirk Cousins played in 2026?
Kirk Cousins has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Kirk Cousins's stats last season?
In 2025, Kirk Cousins completed 166 of 269 passes for 1,721 yards, 10 touchdowns and 5 interceptions, adding 7 rushing yards in 10 games. That was 108.5 PPR points (10.8 per game), a QB35 finish.
What are Kirk Cousins's career NFL stats?
Across 15 seasons and 177 games, Kirk Cousins has 45,361 passing yards, 307 touchdown passes and 134 interceptions, plus 963 rushing yards, for 2993.6 PPR fantasy points (16.9 per game).
How many touchdowns does Kirk Cousins have in his career?
Kirk Cousins has thrown 307 touchdown passes and run for 20 touchdowns in his NFL career, 327 in all, over 177 games.
How many career passing yards does Kirk Cousins have?
Kirk Cousins has 45,361 career passing yards over 15 seasons, on 3,996 completions in 5,991 attempts.
Kirk Cousins Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
19.7
Pass yds/g
220
Pass TD/g
3.0
Cmp %
67.4%
Rush yds/g
-1
Across 3 games in 2026, Kirk Cousins has averaged 220 passing yards, 3.0 passing touchdowns and 19.7 PPR fantasy points per game. Kirk Cousins has finished as a top-12 QB in 2 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 3. The best week was Week 3 against NO (22.2 points); the lowest was Week 1 against MIA (15.8).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CMP/ATT | PASS YDS | PASS TD | INT | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIA17th | W 27-13 | 15.8 | 21/30 | 160 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -6 | 0 | QB18 |
Week 1 · MIA · W 27-13 · 15.8 pts
How the 15.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | LAC8th | W 26-14 | 21.2 | 19/29 | 253 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | QB10 |
Week 2 · LAC · W 26-14 · 21.2 pts
How the 21.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | NO9th | W 35-27 | 22.2 | 22/33 | 248 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | QB11 |
Week 3 · NO · W 35-27 · 22.2 pts
How the 22.2 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to QBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Two QB1 weeks and one QB2 week. For a quarterback ranked QB11 overall, he's been one of the steadier options at the position, never worse than QB18.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
QB1 week at New Orleans
22/33, 248 yds, 3 TD, 0 INT. 3 carries, 3 yds.
18 of his 33 throws went to Brock Bowers (14 targets) and Tre Tucker (4), and his TD passes went to Michael Mayer, Cody White and Bowers. A clean, mistake-free start that landed well above his season average.
QB1 week at the Chargers
19/29, 253 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT. 4 carries, 1 yds.
14 of his 29 throws went to Ashton Jeanty (7 targets) and Tre Tucker (7), and his TD passes went to Tucker and Cody White. His most efficient game of the season at 8.7 yards per attempt. One interception in a game that landed right at his current season average.
Steady in a win vs. Miami
21/30, 160 yds, 3 TD, 2 INT. 5 carries, -6 yds.
13 of his 30 throws went to Michael Mayer (7 targets) and Ashton Jeanty (6), and his TD passes went to Jack Bech and Jeanty. Just 5.3 yards per attempt. Two interceptions in a game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (19.7)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs
View matchup — Las Vegas Raiders vs New England Patriots
View matchup — Las Vegas Raiders vs Buffalo Bills
View matchup — Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Rams
Kirk Cousins Game Log 2019
Games played
15
FPTS/G (PPR)
16.0
Pass yds/g
240
Pass TD/g
1.7
Cmp %
69.1%
Rush yds/g
4
Across 15 games in 2019, Kirk Cousins has averaged 240 passing yards, 1.7 passing touchdowns and 16.0 PPR fantasy points per game. Kirk Cousins has finished as a top-12 QB in 6 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 10. The best week was Week 7 against DET (29.2 points); the lowest was Week 4 against CHI (5.3).
| Wk | Opp | FPTS | CMP/ATT | PASS YDS | PASS TD | INT | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATL3rd | 12.3 | 8/10 | 98 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 1 | QB24 |
Week 1 · ATL · 12.3 pts
How the 12.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | GB22nd | 8.9 | 14/32 | 230 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 0 | QB28 |
Week 2 · GB · 8.9 pts
How the 8.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | LV11th | 12.6 | 15/21 | 174 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 0 | QB25 |
Week 3 · LV · 12.6 pts
How the 12.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | CHI26th | 5.3 | 27/36 | 233 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | QB26 |
Week 4 · CHI · 5.3 pts
How the 5.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | NYG5th | 19.5 | 22/27 | 306 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | QB8 |
Week 5 · NYG · 19.5 pts
How the 19.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | PHI12th | 28.3 | 22/29 | 333 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | QB5 |
Week 6 · PHI · 28.3 pts
How the 28.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | DET2nd | 29.2 | 24/34 | 338 | 4 | 0 | 4 | -3 | 0 | QB3 |
Week 7 · DET · 29.2 pts
How the 29.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | WAS8th | 11.6 | 23/26 | 285 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | QB22 |
Week 8 · WAS · 11.6 pts
How the 11.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | KC16th | 21.3 | 19/38 | 220 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | QB9 |
Week 9 · KC · 21.3 pts
How the 21.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | DAL19th | 19.3 | 23/32 | 220 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | QB9 |
Week 10 · DAL · 19.3 pts
How the 19.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | DEN20th | 21.9 | 29/35 | 319 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | QB8 |
Week 11 · DEN · 21.9 pts
How the 21.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | Did not play | |||||||||
| 13 | SEA17th | 18.0 | 22/38 | 276 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | QB14 |
Week 13 · SEA · 18.0 pts
How the 18.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | DET2nd | 13.6 | 24/30 | 242 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | QB20 |
Week 14 · DET · 13.6 pts
How the 13.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | LAC23rd | 10.7 | 19/25 | 207 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 0 | QB26 |
Week 15 · LAC · 10.7 pts
How the 10.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | GB22nd | 7.9 | 16/31 | 122 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | QB30 |
Week 16 · GB · 7.9 pts
How the 7.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | Did not play | |||||||||
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to QBs across 2019: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
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Kirk Cousins Game Log FAQ
How did Kirk Cousins do in his last game?
Kirk Cousins scored 22.2 PPR points in Week 3 at the Saints, a 35–27 win, a QB11 finish. He completed 22 of 33 passes for 248 yards with 3 touchdowns, and ran 3 times for 3 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Kirk Cousins score in his last game?
Kirk Cousins scored 22.2 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Saints, a QB11 finish for the week. That was 2.5 above his season average of 19.7.
How many passing yards did Kirk Cousins have in his last game?
Kirk Cousins threw for 248 yards in Week 3 at the Saints, completing 22 of 33 passes, and added 3 rushing yards.
How many touchdowns did Kirk Cousins throw in his last game?
Kirk Cousins threw 3 touchdown passes in Week 3 at the Saints without an interception.
What were Kirk Cousins's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Chargers, a 26–14 win, Kirk Cousins completed 19 of 29 passes for 253 yards with 3 touchdowns and 1 interception, and ran 4 times for 1 yards. That was 21.2 PPR points, a QB10 finish.
What was Kirk Cousins's best game this season?
Kirk Cousins's best 2026 game was Week 3 at the Saints: 22.2 PPR points, a QB11 finish. He completed 22 of 33 passes for 248 yards with 3 touchdowns, and ran 3 times for 3 yards.
What was Kirk Cousins's worst game this season?
Kirk Cousins's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 1 against the Dolphins: 15.8 PPR points, a QB18 finish. He completed 21 of 30 passes for 160 yards with 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions, and ran 5 times for -6 yards.
In how many games has Kirk Cousins thrown a touchdown pass this season?
Kirk Cousins has thrown a touchdown pass in 3 of his 3 games this season, and scored a touchdown of any kind in 3.
Can I see Kirk Cousins's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Cousins's weekly results from any season from 2012 through 2025.
Kirk Cousins Rest-of-Season Outlook
QB1 every week
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished QB35 last season at 10.9 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's QB11 at 19.7 PPR points per game, against 10.9 over 10 games last season (QB35). He's running ahead of last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 30th of 41 in passing volume (26.9 attempts per game), 29th of 41 in efficiency (-0.021 EPA per play) and 40th of 41 in rushing (0.7 rush yards per game). Rushing is the soft spot. Ashton Jeanty and Tre Tucker are his top two targets.
The job is secure: he's the listed starter and one of the best at his position. The main risk is health, and Fernando Mendoza is next on the depth chart if he misses time.
The next favorable matchup is the Bills in Week 6 (10th against QBs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
The trend lines are unkind. Cousins finished as the QB31 across just 10 games in 2025, posting a 61.7% completion rate, a 10-to-5 touchdown-to-interception split, and a 44.3% success rate that ranked among the league's worst. His minus-0.021 EPA per play and minus-2.8 CPOE confirm the arm strength has faded at 37, with a deep-attempt rate of only 8.9% and 4.4 air yards per completion. That marks a steep slide from his QB18 line of 2024 (3,508 yards, 18 scores).
He lands in Las Vegas penciled in atop the depth chart, taking first-team reps this spring, but the job is borrowed time until rookie Fernando Mendoza is ready. With an ADP outside the top 250 and QB36 billing, he is strictly a superflex dart throw. Draft him only in the deepest formats, and expect a short leash.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 41 quarterbacks who played at least six games. Each bar is one quarterback, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Passing volume
Efficiency
Rushing
- Success rate
- 44.3%
- CPOE
- −2.8
- Sacks taken
- 13
- Pressure rate
- 21.5%
- Bad-throw rate
- 16.1%
- Deep-attempt rate
- 8.9%
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Bills in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for QBs.Wk 4 KC, 32ndWk 5 NE, 29thWk 6 BUF, 10thWk 7 LAR, 21st
Risk
- HealthHis role is secure; if he misses time, Fernando Mendoza is next on the depth chart.
- Light passing volume26.9 attempts per game, 30th of 41 QBs in 2025.
- Tough matchupsThe Chiefs in Week 4 (32nd) and the Patriots in Week 5 (29th) are among the stingiest defenses against QBs.
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Kirk Cousins Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Kirk Cousins's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Kirk Cousins projects as a qB1 every week for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in superflex and 2QB, 12-team 1QB and 10-team 1QB leagues. His rushing (0.7 rush yards per game, 40th of 41 QBs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Kirk Cousins's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Kirk Cousins is the QB11 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in QB1 territory, a weekly starter in 12-team 1QB leagues.
What is Kirk Cousins's projected role going forward?
Kirk Cousins is the listed starting QB, with Fernando Mendoza next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Kirk Cousins get more pass attempts?
Kirk Cousins's pass attempts are holding steady: 31.0 a game over his last two games against 30.7 for the season. Game script drives much of that, and trailing teams throw more.
What is Kirk Cousins's fantasy football upside?
Kirk Cousins's upside: his ceiling this season is 22.2 PPR points (Week 3, QB11) and the Bills in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for QBs.
What could hurt Kirk Cousins's fantasy value?
Kirk Cousins's risks: Fernando Mendoza is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt, his rushing (0.7 rush yards per game, 40th of 41 QBs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Chiefs in Week 4 and the Patriots in Week 5 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Kirk Cousins's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 1 comes against a top-10 matchup for QBs and 5 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Kirk Cousins Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriCousins hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Three logged injuries in 15 seasons. Most of his lost time came from an Achilles tear in 2023; nothing else has cost him a game.
Durability
95/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Achilles tear · 2023
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Achilles | 1 | 9 |
| Ankle | 1 | 0 |
| Elbow / arm | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 9 |
Injury risk profile: Low
- No body part injured twice
- Last logged injury: 2024
- 9 games in 15 seasons
- 3 injuries spread across 3 body parts
Kirk Cousins Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Cousins a game this season.
- 2024
Shoulder and Elbow Injury · Right Played through
Sustained a hit against the New Orleans Saints that resulted in a lingering right shoulder and elbow issue he played through.
- 2024
Ankle Mobility, surgery · Right Played through
Acknowledged dealing with ankle tightness and a lack of mobility throughout the season following his 2023 Achilles surgery.
- 2023
Achilles Tear · Right 9 games
Suffered a torn right Achilles tendon in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers, which ended his season.
If Cousins Misses Time
Next man up: Fernando Mendoza
Fernando Mendoza is next on the Raiders depth chart at quarterback. In superflex leagues he's worth a speculative bench spot for Cousins managers; in 1QB leagues he's a waiver add only if Cousins misses time.
Who else it affects
A quarterback change matters most for Ashton Jeanty and Tre Tucker, his two most-targeted pass catchers this season.
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Kirk Cousins Injury FAQ
Is Kirk Cousins injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Kirk Cousins is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Kirk Cousins playing this week?
Kirk Cousins has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Chiefs on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Kirk Cousins missed any games this season?
No. Kirk Cousins has played in every Raiders game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Kirk Cousins's injury history?
Kirk Cousins has 3 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 9 games in all: 9 for a right Achilles tear in 2023. No body part has been injured twice.
What was Kirk Cousins's most recent injury?
Kirk Cousins's most recent logged injury was a right shoulder and elbow injury in Week 10 of 2024. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Kirk Cousins have any recurring injuries?
No. Kirk Cousins's three logged injuries were to three different body parts, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
What was Kirk Cousins's worst injury?
Kirk Cousins's longest absence came from a right Achilles tear in 2023, which cost him 9 games, all of the games he has missed to injury.
Latest Kirk Cousins News & Updates
Cousins delivers QB1 week at New Orleans
22-of-33, 248 YDS, 3 TD, 0 INT
3 CAR, 3 YDS
22.2 fantasy points · QB11
Cousins completed 22 of 33 passes for 248 yards with three touchdowns in the 35–27 win at New Orleans. Brock Bowers led the team with 14 targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20W 26–14 @ LAC
Fantasy impact: Positive. Cousins delivers QB1 week at Los Angeles
21.2 fantasy points · QB10 · 1.5 above his 19.7 average
Cousins completed 19 of 29 passes for 253 yards with three touchdowns and one interception in the 26–14 win at Los Angeles. Ashton Jeanty led the team with 7 targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13W 27–13 vs MIA
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Sidesteps pair of picks in win (opens in new tab)
Avoided two interceptions in the victory.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 1: 15.8 PPR points, a QB18 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Cousins quiet in win vs. Miami
15.8 fantasy points · QB18 · 3.9 below his 19.7 average
Cousins completed 21 of 30 passes for 160 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions in the 27–13 win vs. Miami. Michael Mayer led the team with 7 targets.
Game logPreseasonSeptember
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Named starting quarterback (opens in new tab)
Will open the season under center as the clear-cut QB1.
Fantasy take: A roster move: watch how it changes his snaps and targets in the next game.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Expected to be named starter (opens in new tab)
In line to take over as the starting quarterback.
Fantasy take: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Decision on Week 1 starting QB still to come (opens in new tab)
Remains in open competition for the starting job with the Week 1 decision pending.
Fantasy take: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Listed atop depth chart (opens in new tab)
Remains the starter after keeping his spot at the top of the depth chart.
Fantasy take: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Raiders Teammates News
Updates on the players who catch Cousins's passes.
- Michael Mayer: Three grabs in Week 2 upset (opens in new tab)Michael Mayer, TE. 14 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Ashton Jeanty: Handles 25 touches in Week 2 upset (opens in new tab)Ashton Jeanty, RB. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Michael Mayer: Gets three-year extension with Las Vegas (opens in new tab)Michael Mayer, TE. 14 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Ashton Jeanty: Logs full practice Wednesday (opens in new tab)Ashton Jeanty, RB. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Michael Mayer: Likely to start at TE for Raiders in Week 1 (opens in new tab)Michael Mayer, TE. 14 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Ashton Jeanty: Will practice Wednesday (opens in new tab)Ashton Jeanty, RB. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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Kirk Cousins News FAQ
What is the latest news on Kirk Cousins?
The latest Cousins update, from September 27: Cousins delivers QB1 week at New Orleans. Cousins completed 22 of 33 passes for 248 yards with three touchdowns in the 35–27 win at New Orleans. Brock Bowers led the team with 14 targets.
How does the latest Kirk Cousins news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 22.2 fantasy points, a QB11 finish, 2.5 above his 19.7 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Has Kirk Cousins's role changed?
The latest depth-chart news on Cousins: Expected to be named starter (August 29). In line to take over as the starting quarterback.
Kirk Cousins Bio
Kirk Cousins is a quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, where he wears No. 8. Born August 19, 1988, in Barrington, IL, he attended Holland Christian and played college football at Michigan State.
The Washington Redskins selected Cousins in round 4, pick 102, of the 2012 NFL Draft. Since then, Cousins played for the Minnesota Vikings (2018–2023) and Atlanta Falcons (2024–2025) and joined the Las Vegas Raiders in 2026.
In 177 regular-season games since 2012, he has thrown for 45,361 yards and 307 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
4 stops with 4 teams in 15 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Las Vegas Raiders Current team2026–present
He was the starter, with 3 starts in 3 games.
Atlanta Falcons2024–2025
He was the starter, with 22 starts in 24 games.
Minnesota Vikings2018–2023
He was the starter, with 88 starts in 88 games.
Washington Redskins2012–2017
Selected in round 4, pick 102, of the 2012 NFL Draft. He was the starter, with 57 starts in 62 games.
College: Michigan State
Transactions
- SignedSigned with the Las Vegas Raiders on a contract worth up to $172 million.
- ReleasedReleased by the Atlanta Falcons.
- SignedSigned a four-year, $180 million contract with the Falcons.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Minnesota Vikings.
- ContractAgreed to a one-year, $35 million fully guaranteed extension with the Vikings.
- ContractAgreed to a two-year, $66 million contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings.
- SignedSigned with the Minnesota Vikings.
- SignedSigned a three-year, $84 million fully guaranteed contract with the Vikings.
- TenderReceived the exclusive franchise tag from Washington for the 2017 season.
- TenderGiven the non-exclusive franchise tag by Washington.
- SignedSigned his four-year rookie contract with the Washington Redskins.
- DraftedSelected by the Washington Redskins in round 4, pick 102.
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About Kirk Cousins: Bio FAQ
How old is Kirk Cousins?
Kirk Cousins is 38 years old. He was born on August 19, 1988. 2026 is his 15th NFL season.
How tall is Kirk Cousins?
Kirk Cousins is 6 feet 3 inches tall (6'3"), listed at 209 pounds, and plays quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders.
How much does Kirk Cousins weigh?
Kirk Cousins weighs 209 pounds, his listed weight on the Las Vegas Raiders roster. He is listed at 6'3".
What number does Kirk Cousins wear?
Kirk Cousins wears number 8 for the Las Vegas Raiders. He plays quarterback.
What position does Kirk Cousins play?
Kirk Cousins plays quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, wearing number 8. 2026 is his 15th season in the NFL.
What team does Kirk Cousins play for?
Kirk Cousins plays for the Las Vegas Raiders as a quarterback. He has been with the Raiders since 2026.
Where did Kirk Cousins go to college?
Kirk Cousins played college football at Michigan State, after attending Holland Christian (MI). The Washington Commanders drafted him out of Michigan State in 2012.
When was Kirk Cousins drafted?
The Washington Commanders selected Kirk Cousins in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft with the 102nd overall pick, out of Michigan State.
What round was Kirk Cousins drafted in?
Kirk Cousins was a fourth-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, taken 102nd overall by the Washington Commanders.
What pick was Kirk Cousins in the NFL Draft?
Kirk Cousins was the 102nd overall pick of the 2012 NFL Draft, selected by the Washington Commanders in the fourth round.
Where is Kirk Cousins from?
Kirk Cousins went to high school in Michigan, at Holland Christian, before playing college football at Michigan State.
When is Kirk Cousins's birthday?
Kirk Cousins's birthday is August 19. He was born on August 19, 1988 and is 38 years old.
How long has Kirk Cousins been in the NFL?
2026 is Kirk Cousins's 15th NFL season; he entered the league in 2012 as a fourth-round pick of the Washington Commanders. View his career statistics.
What teams has Kirk Cousins played for?
Kirk Cousins has played for the Washington Commanders, Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons and Las Vegas Raiders. View his career statistics.
What year did Kirk Cousins enter the NFL?
Kirk Cousins entered the NFL in 2012, when the Washington Commanders drafted him in the fourth round. 2026 is his 15th season.