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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Kirk Cousins vs Trevor Lawrence

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Trevor Lawrence is the better fantasy play this season.

Trevor Lawrence has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.5-PPG advantage is real (19.9 to 15.4), and Trevor Lawrence's 38 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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QBAtlanta Falcons#99

Kirk Cousins

PPG

15.4

Games

Pass Yds

3,588

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 12

QBJacksonville Jaguars#5PPG LEADER

Trevor Lawrence

PPG

19.9

Games

Pass Yds

4,007

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

359

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Kirk Cousins

Trevor Lawrence

Head to Head

15.4 PPG19.9 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Kirk Cousins: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Trevor Lawrence: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #5 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Kirk Cousins is producing at 70% of elite pace and Trevor Lawrence at 90%. That ranking gap means Trevor Lawrence carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kirk Cousins vs Trevor Lawrence: Who Should You Start?

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Kirk Cousins (Atlanta Falcons) finished the 2025 season averaging 15.4 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) came in at 19.9 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Trevor Lawrence carries a 4.5-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Kirk Cousins threw for 3588 yards and 23 touchdowns, while Trevor Lawrence posted 4007 yards and 29 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

One scheduling note: Kirk Cousins is off Week 12 and Trevor Lawrence Week 8. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in quarterback for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Trevor Lawrence 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: Kirk Cousins (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Trevor Lawrence (age 26) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Trevor Lawrence outscored Kirk Cousins by a projected 76 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Trevor Lawrence played 17 games in 2025 compared to Kirk Cousins's 16. That durability gap means Trevor Lawrence contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Trevor Lawrence scored 38 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Trevor Lawrence added 359 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatCousinsLawrence

PPG (Half-PPR)15.419.9

Games Played1617

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)246338

Passing Yards3,5884,007

Passing TDs2329

Pass Yds/Game224.3235.7

Rushing Yards78359

Rushing TDs09

Total TDs2338

TDs/Game1.42.2

Age-26

Experience-4 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 12Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Trevor Lawrence holds the PPG edge with strong output at 19.9 points per game. Kirk Cousins averaged 15.4 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kirk Cousins or Trevor Lawrence in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trevor Lawrence has the edge at 19.9 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 Kirk Cousins and Trevor Lawrence average in 2025?▾

Kirk Cousins averaged 15.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Trevor Lawrence averaged 19.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.5 points per game.

When are Kirk Cousins and Trevor Lawrence's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kirk Cousins (ATL) has a bye in Week 12, and Trevor Lawrence (JAX) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kirk Cousins or Trevor Lawrence a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Trevor Lawrence outscored Kirk Cousins by 4.5 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.