The Action Network Sports Betting Podcast on Kirk Cousins

PodcastNFL Week 3 Betting PreviewSeptember 23, 2026

From the episode

modelers I talk to think it's a big step in like 2.8 panics improvement over not just Cooper Rush, but an injured Cooper Rush, right? And the D2 guy was nothing special either when he got in, Jack Strand.

Mentioned at 7:00 – 8:00

STACKED’s take

Positive signalProjection

Kirk Cousins' arrival projects 2.8-point fantasy improvement over Cooper Rush.

Kirk Cousins' replacement of Cooper Rush is expected to be a significant upgrade; modelers project approximately 2.8 points of improvement in fantasy scoring, not just compared to Rush's recent play but specifically compared to an injured Cooper Rush. The previous backup, Jack Strand, was also nothing special when he played.