Should I start Daniel Jones or Kirk Cousins this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kirk Cousins

+6.9 projected edge · PPR

Start Kirk Cousins over Daniel Jones for Week 7 PPR: 15.8 projected points versus 8.9.

Daniel Jones: 10.9 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.
Kirk Cousins: 18.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Kirk Cousins

QB · LVStats & schedule

15.8FF projected

↓ -0.6 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Daniel Jones

QB · INDStats & schedule

8.9FF projected

↓ -0.7 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Kirk Cousins

Fortified15.8

ESPN16.4

Sleeper14.9

FantasyPros—

Kirk Cousins faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 18.3 fantasy points.

Daniel Jones

Fortified8.9

ESPN9.6

Sleeper10.2

FantasyPros—

Daniel Jones faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 10.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Kirk Cousins projects for 15.8 points in PPR scoring, 6.9 more than Daniel Jones. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.