Aaron Rodgers · Kirk Cousins · 2026 week 2

Aaron Rodgers or Kirk Cousins?

Wondering who you should start this week — Aaron Rodgers or Kirk Cousins? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers projects 2.6 PPR points clear of Kirk Cousins in week 2, drawing NE — the 23rd-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Aaron Rodgers START @ NE 16.2 23rd 12.5 46 healthy
Kirk Cousins @ LAC 13.6 16th 15.8 – healthy

QBs vs NE recently: Drew Lock 12.8 pts (W1).

QBs vs LAC recently: Jacoby Brissett 16.5 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Aaron Rodgers carries the higher trade value — 46 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Aaron Rodgers gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.