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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Brock Purdy vs Kirk Cousins

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Brock Purdy is the better fantasy play this season.

Brock Purdy has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.3-PPG advantage is real (19.7 to 15.4), and Brock Purdy's 23 touchdowns show scoring upside. Kirk Cousins is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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QBSan Francisco 49ers#6PPG LEADER

Brock Purdy

PPG

19.7

Games

Pass Yds

2,167

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

147

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 14

QBAtlanta Falcons#99

Kirk Cousins

PPG

15.4

Games

Pass Yds

3,588

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Brock Purdy

Kirk Cousins

Head to Head

19.7 PPG15.4 PPG

9 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Purdy: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #6 at the position). Kirk Cousins: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Brock Purdy is producing at 90% of elite pace and Kirk Cousins at 70%. That ranking gap means Brock Purdy carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brock Purdy vs Kirk Cousins: Who Should You Start?

Brock Purdy and Kirk Cousins are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Brock Purdy averaged 19.7 PPG across 9 games with the San Francisco 49ers, while Kirk Cousins posted 15.4 PPG in 16 appearances for the Atlanta Falcons.

A 4.3-PPG gap gives Brock Purdy the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Brock Purdy threw for 2167 yards and 20 touchdowns, while Kirk Cousins posted 3588 yards and 23 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Brock Purdy has his bye in Week 14, and Kirk Cousins rests in Week 12. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at quarterback for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Brock Purdy at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Kirk Cousins is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Brock Purdy (age 26) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Kirk Cousins (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Brock Purdy outscored Kirk Cousins by a projected 73 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kirk Cousins played 16 games in 2025 compared to Brock Purdy's 9. That durability gap means Kirk Cousins contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Brock Purdy scored 23 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatPurdyCousins

PPG (Half-PPR)19.715.4

Games Played916

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)177246

Passing Yards2,1673,588

Passing TDs2023

Pass Yds/Game240.8224.3

Rushing Yards14778

Rushing TDs30

Total TDs2323

TDs/Game2.61.4

Age26-

Experience3 yrs-

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 12

Summary

Brock Purdy outscored Kirk Cousins by 4.3 PPG in 2025 (19.7 to 15.4). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brock Purdy or Kirk Cousins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Purdy has the edge at 19.7 PPG compared to Kirk Cousins's 15.4 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Brock Purdy and Kirk Cousins average in 2025?▾

Brock Purdy averaged 19.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Kirk Cousins averaged 15.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 4.3 points per game.

When are Brock Purdy and Kirk Cousins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brock Purdy (SF) has a bye in Week 14, and Kirk Cousins (ATL) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brock Purdy or Kirk Cousins a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Brock Purdy outscored Kirk Cousins by 4.3 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.