Daniel Jones · Kirk Cousins · 2026 week 2

Daniel Jones or Kirk Cousins?

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

Start Daniel JonesDaniel Jones projects 1.6 PPR points clear of Kirk Cousins in week 2. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Daniel Jones START @ KC 14.3 158 healthy
Kirk Cousins @ LAC 12.7 91 healthy

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Daniel Jones carries the higher trade value — 158 against 91 (a 42% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Daniel Jones gets the most. Momentum: Daniel Jones -128 and Kirk Cousins +91 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.