Should I start Kirk Cousins or Lamar Jackson this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kirk Cousins

+15.9 projected edge · Standard

Start Kirk Cousins over Lamar Jackson for Week 7 Standard: 15.9 projected points versus 0.0.

Kirk Cousins: 18.3 FP recent scoring average.
Lamar Jackson: OUT; 18.9 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Kirk Cousins

QB · LVStats & schedule

15.9FF projected

↓ -0.5 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Lamar Jackson

QB · BALStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs CIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Kirk Cousins

Fortified15.9

ESPN16.4

Sleeper15.0

FantasyPros—

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

Lamar Jackson

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Lamar Jackson faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 18.9 fantasy points. OUT

Kirk Cousins projects for 15.9 points in standard scoring, 15.9 more than Lamar Jackson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 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.