Josh Allen vs Kirk Cousins
Who should you start in Week 10? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 10
Start Josh Allen this week, and it isn't close: 4.8 projected points separate them (22.8 vs 18.0).
Josh Allen faces NYJ, the 1st-friendliest matchup a QB can draw this week. Kirk Cousins faces GB, the 19th-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 Josh Allen, and it isn't close: 17.7 points of value over replacement separate them (45.2 vs 27.5).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
| Josh AllenBUF | Kirk CousinsMIN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 opponent | NYJ | GB | |
| Projected Week 10 points | 22.8 | 18.0 | Allen +4.8 pts |
| Matchup rank (QB vs defense, of 28) | #1 | #19 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 332.6 | 315.0 | Allen +17.7 pts |
| Points per game | 19.6 | 18.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 45.2 | 27.5 | Allen +17.7 |
| Overall rank | #38 | #46 | Allen by 8 |
| Position rank | QB4 | QB7 | |
| Market ADP | 32.9 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 3 | - | |
| Bye week | 7 | 6 |
Should I start Josh Allen or Kirk Cousins in Week 10?
Start Josh Allen this week, and it isn't close: 4.8 projected points separate them (22.8 vs 18.0).
Should I draft Josh Allen or Kirk Cousins in 2026 fantasy football?
Josh Allen. He projects 332.6 fantasy points with 45.2 value over replacement, vs 315.0 points and 27.5 for Kirk Cousins (QB, PPR).