Carson Wentz · Kirk Cousins · 2026 week 9

Carson Wentz or Kirk Cousins?

Wondering who you should start this week — Carson Wentz 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 2.5 PPR points clear of Carson Wentz in week 9, drawing SF — the 23rd-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Carson Wentz vs BUF 14.7 11th 12.8 55 healthy
Kirk Cousins START @ SF 17.2 23rd 22.7 516 healthy

QBs vs BUF recently: Matthew Stafford 27.3 pts (W5) · Kirk Cousins 19.5 pts (W6) · Joe Fagnano 0.9 pts (W8).

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

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Kirk Cousins carries the higher trade value — 516 against 55 (a 89% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Kirk Cousins gets the most. Momentum: Carson Wentz +50 and Kirk Cousins +52 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.