Drew Lock · Kirk Cousins · 2026 week 8

Drew Lock or Kirk Cousins?

Wondering who you should start this week — Drew Lock 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 ahead of Drew Lock in week 8, drawing NYJ — the 19th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Drew Lock	–	–	–	17.1	–	Questionable
Kirk Cousins START	@ NYJ	16.9	19th	17.9	471	healthy

QBs vs NYJ recently: Deshaun Watson 12.2 pts (W5) · Drake Maye 23.8 pts (W6) · Malik Willis 26 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

At least one of these players has no projection on file — no comparison made.
Kirk Cousins faces NYJ, 19th most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Kirk Cousins carries the higher trade value — 471 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Kirk Cousins gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.