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Kirk Cousins or Patrick MahomesWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kirk Cousins is a Las Vegas Raiders quarterback who averaged 20.0 fantasy points per game across 8 games in 2026. Patrick Mahomes is a Kansas City Chiefs quarterback who averaged 17.9 fantasy points per game across 7 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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  • Verdict screen. A start-or-sit call between two quarterbacks with a confidence percentage, a confidence meter, and the key factors behind the decision.
  • Verdict detail. Boom and bust projection ranges for both players, then a stat-by-stat tale of the tape covering points per game, passing touchdowns, and rushing touchdowns.
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  • Bye Week Planner. A season grid showing which week each player is off, with the trouble weeks where more than one starter is out called out below it.
QBLas Vegas Raiders#7 QB
Kirk Cousins
PPG
20.0
Games
8
Pass Yds
2,124
Pass TDs
19
Rush TDs
1
Bye
Week 13
QBKansas City Chiefs#15 QB
Patrick Mahomes
PPG
17.9
Games
7
Pass Yds
1,795
Pass TDs
12
Rush TDs
1
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kirk Cousins vs Patrick Mahomes: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatKirk CousinsPatrick Mahomes
PPG (Half-PPR)20.017.9
Games Played87
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)160125
Passing Yards2,1241,795
Passing TDs1912
Pass Yds/Game265.5256.4
Rushing Yards777
Rushing TDs11
Total TDs2013
TDs/Game2.51.9
Age3831
Experience14 yrs9 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 13Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kirk Cousins or Patrick Mahomes in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Kirk Cousins and Patrick Mahomes is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Kirk Cousins averaged 20.0 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Patrick Mahomes averaged 17.9.

Should I draft Kirk Cousins or Patrick Mahomes in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Kirk Cousins averaged 20.0 fantasy points per game across 8 games in 2026, and Patrick Mahomes averaged 17.9 across 7. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Kirk Cousins and Patrick Mahomes average in 2026?▾

Kirk Cousins averaged 20.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2026. Patrick Mahomes averaged 17.9 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Kirk Cousins and Patrick Mahomes's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kirk Cousins (LV) has a bye in Week 13, and Patrick Mahomes (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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