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Kirk Cousins

The 2026 verdict

LATE-ROUND FLIER

Kirk Cousins is going undrafted in most leagues, so any of our projected 185 PPR points would come free off waivers.

The projection is built on a 3% carry share, fantasy efficiency -9% vs. an average player on the same plays (FVOA).

Projected points185

PPR, full 2026 season

Per week10.9

projected PPR points

Our rank#449

QB72 at his position

ADP-

undrafted in most leagues

Tier5

our positional tier

What's behind the projection

Carry share3%share of his team's rushing attempts

FVOA-9%fantasy points vs. an average player on the same plays

Team quality6th pcthis offense's opponent-adjusted rating

Frequently asked

Should I draft Kirk Cousins in 2026 fantasy football?

Only as a late-round flier or waiver watch — Kirk Cousins is free in most drafts.

What round should Kirk Cousins go in 2026 fantasy drafts?

Kirk Cousins goes undrafted in most 12-team leagues. We rank him #449 (QB72) — a last-round pick or early waiver add.

What is Kirk Cousins's 2026 fantasy projection?

We project Kirk Cousins for 185 PPR points in 2026 — 10.9 per week, QB72 in our rankings — updated weekly through draft season.

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Projections from our custom pipeline blended with consensus, built on nflverse data · refreshed through draft season · rounds assume a 12-team draft.