Kirk Cousins vs Jaxson Dart
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Kirk Cousins this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.7 projected points (16.6 vs 13.9).
Kirk Cousins faces BUF, the 17th-friendliest matchup a QB can draw this week. Jaxson Dart faces NO, the 26th-friendliest matchup a QB can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Kirk Cousins, and it isn't close: 23.9 points of value over replacement separate them (-7.2 vs -31.1).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Jaxson Dart carries an injury flag of IR (Knee - Meniscus), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Kirk CousinsLVR | Jaxson DartNYG | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | BUF | NO | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 16.6 | 13.9 | Cousins +2.7 pts |
| Matchup rank (QB vs defense, of 28) | #17 | #26 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 281.4 | 257.5 | Cousins +23.9 pts |
| Points per game | 16.6 | 15.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -7.2 | -31.1 | Cousins +23.9 |
| Overall rank | #83 | #111 | Cousins by 28 |
| Position rank | QB15 | QB18 | |
| Market ADP | - | 118.2 | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | Rd 10 | |
| Bye week | 13 | 8 | |
| Injury flag | None | IR |
Should I start Kirk Cousins or Jaxson Dart in Week 6?
Start Kirk Cousins this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.7 projected points (16.6 vs 13.9).
Should I draft Kirk Cousins or Jaxson Dart in 2026 fantasy football?
Kirk Cousins. He projects 281.4 fantasy points with -7.2 value over replacement, vs 257.5 points and -31.1 for Jaxson Dart (QB, PPR).