Should I start Kirk Cousins or Matthew Stafford this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Matthew Stafford

+2.6 projected edge · Standard

Start Matthew Stafford over Kirk Cousins for Week 7 Standard: 18.5 projected points versus 15.9.

Kirk Cousins: 18.3 FP recent scoring average.
Matthew Stafford: 18.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:32 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Matthew Stafford

QB · LARStats & schedule

18.5FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Kirk Cousins

QB · LVStats & schedule

15.9FF projected

↓ -0.5 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Matthew Stafford

Fortified18.5

ESPN18.6

Sleeper16.8

FantasyPros—

Matthew Stafford faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 18.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Kirk Cousins

Fortified15.9

ESPN16.4

Sleeper15.0

FantasyPros—

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

Matthew Stafford projects for 18.5 points in standard scoring, 2.6 more than Kirk Cousins. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:32 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.