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ESPN Fantasy Football fantasy football takes on Kirk Cousins
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from ESPN Fantasy Football about Kirk Cousins.
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All ESPN Fantasy Football insights about Kirk Cousins
NegativeValueOct 7, 2026
Kirk Cousins is one of seven top-10 fantasy producers at quarterback who fell outside of the top 13 QBs drafted, indicating he was undervalued in drafts.NegativeMatchupOct 5, 2026
Cousins and the Bengals face the Dolphins this week as a streaming option; the Bengals defense has scored only 11 fantasy points during the past three games after opening with 20 points in Week 1.PositiveProjectionOct 5, 2026
Cousins, 38, has scored over 20 fantasy points in three consecutive games, including 22.6 points against a solid Kansas City Chiefs defense. He has outscored Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, and Trevor Lawrence this season. The Raiders face the New England Patriots next, and there is no imminent switch to first overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza, suggesting Cousins may keep the top job for months.PositiveProjectionSep 28, 2026
Cousins boasts consecutive top-10 fantasy outings for the unbeaten Las Vegas Raiders, though Week 4 features a challenging game with the Chiefs. Cousins is playing well and should keep the starting role over rookie Fernando Mendoza for as long as he continues to do so.PositiveProjectionSep 25, 2026
Cousins is a deeper-league flier playing good football with 17.0 fantasy PPG thanks to three touchdown passes in each game this season, attacking multiple levels of the field. As a ball distributor in Klint Kubiak's offense, he faces a Saints defense ranking in the middle of the pack versus opposing quarterbacks (15.6 fantasy PPG). Can start in deeper, 2QB/superflex formats.NegativeRoleSep 25, 2026
Cousins is an experienced QB for the Raiders, providing stability for a team that rushes the passer, plays responsible defense, and controls the clock.NegativeRoleAug 30, 2026
Cousins targeted tight ends at the highest rate in the NFL last season, supporting Bowers's upside as the Raiders' top target under Klint Kubiak.NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026
Cousins is listed among names to monitor in the tier grouping during the first month of the season as a potential bye-week pickup or superflex starter.PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026
Zachariason expects head coach Kevin O'Connell to maximize the play-action passing game with Murray while scheming for his running ability. In this offense, Murray can deliver more rhythm throws with Justin Jefferson as his top target, and his rushing numbers can put him in the top 10.PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026
Zachariason expects head coach Kevin O'Connell to maximize play-action passing with Murray while scheming for his running ability. In this offense, Murray can deliver more rhythm throws with Justin Jefferson as his top target, and his rushing numbers can put him in the top 10.