NFL: The Insiders on Kirk Cousins

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From the episode

Kirk Cousins has been everything they had hoped. And suddenly, they're 3-0 with the chance to do something they have not done since 2002

Mentioned at 26:46 – 27:18

STACKED’s take

Positive signalRole

Cousins has been a key positive factor in the Raiders' 3-0 start.

Kirk Cousins has been everything the Raiders hoped for, helping the team start 3-0 and keeping the offense afloat as they contend for the division lead.

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Kirk CousinsNegativeRole

Pocket time (20th) and defensive blitzes force off-platform throws; missing open receivers.

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Kirk CousinsPositiveProjection

Cousins leads NFL in passing TDs at week 8 with 16; 161 completions show volume efficiency.

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Kirk CousinsNegativeProjection

Cousins viable bridge QB option if paired with young prospect.

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Kirk CousinsPositiveNews

Top Fantasy QBs through 7 Weeks: 1 - Josh Allen 2 - Brock Purdy 3 - Drake Maye 4 - Kirk Cousins 5 - Jared Goff 6 - Joe Burrow 7 - Jordan Love 8 - Dak...

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Kirk CousinsPositiveNews

The Raiders did not have any “serious discussions” this week about sitting Kirk Cousins for Fernando Mendoza, per @DanGrazianoESPN “The plan all alo...

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Kirk CousinsNeutralValue

Kirk Cousins has 12 trade value, tied twentieth among QBs.

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