Aaron Rodgers · Kirk Cousins · 2026 week 9

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 Kirk CousinsKirk Cousins projects 1.8 PPR points clear of Aaron Rodgers in week 9, drawing SF — the 23rd-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Aaron Rodgers	@ CIN	15.6	14th	12	208	healthy
Kirk Cousins START	@ SF	17.4	23rd	22.7	605	healthy

QBs vs CIN recently: Malik Willis 20.9 pts (W5) · Tyler Huntley 16.1 pts (W7) · Cam Ward 26.3 pts (W8).

QBs vs SF recently: Sam Darnold 10.3 pts (W5) · Jayden Daniels 21 pts (W6) · Michael Penix Jr. 20.4 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Kirk Cousins projects 1.8 points higher in PPR.
Aaron Rodgers faces CIN, 14th most generous to QBs.
Kirk Cousins faces SF, 23rd most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Kirk Cousins carries the higher trade value — 605 against 208 (a 66% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Kirk Cousins gets the most. Momentum: Aaron Rodgers +189 and Kirk Cousins +211 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.