Kirk Cousins fantasy outlook — Week 8
Kirk Cousins (QB, LV) is our QB33 for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 2.7 fantasy points at NYJ. Data as of October 28, 2026 at 7:59 AM ET.
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Read the full Kirk Cousins Week 8 article — his role and usage, the Week 8 matchup breakdown, and our start-or-sit call. Or see him in context in our Week 8 QB Start 'Em, Sit 'Em article.
- Projection
- 2.7 pts
- QB rank
- #33
- Rostered
- 58%
- Started
- 29%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Kirk Cousins (LV QB), our QB33 this week for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season at NYJ, projecting 2.7 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. Sally wants fireworks, and 14.3 points below a typical starter isn't fireworks. 2.7 points is roughly 84% short of the QB baseline, and I rank on output, not name recognition. Facing NYJ away from home, the script reads neutral to friendly, not scary. Mild on the Pepper Meter is generous, honestly.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Kirk Cousins (LV QB), our QB33 this week for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season at NYJ, projecting 2.7 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. Tina calls it a floor problem: 14.3 points under the starter line is a lot of risk for a lineup spot. On the road against NYJ, I expect the game to stay competitive enough that his usage holds. 29% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Tina keeps him at Mild until the usage says otherwise.