Kirk Cousins
QB · Las Vegas Raiders
Roster observation: 2026, Week 9. Fri, Nov 6, 10:42 AM ET
Week 9, 2026 projection
14.9 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 9 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Sat, Nov 7, 1:25 AM ET
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Week 9, 2026 outlook
No sourced injury report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm health or game-day availability. Kirk Cousins has a scheduled Week 9 matchup away at San Francisco 49ers. Kickoff: Sun, Nov 8, 4:05 PM ET.
The stored Week 9 forecast is 14.9 PPR points. Week 9 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Passing yards per game averaged 285.0 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 8, 7, 6. The preceding three recorded games averaged 285.3. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 9 matchup
SF
San Francisco 49ers
Scheduled away matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Sun, Nov 8, 4:05 PM ET
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
285.0n=3
Passing yards per game
2026, weeks 8, 7, 6. Change -0.3 against the preceding three games.
3.0n=3
Rushing yards per game
2026, weeks 8, 7, 6. Change +2 against the preceding three games.
22.4n=3
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 8, 7, 6. Change +2.9 against the preceding three games.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards per game | 8, 7, 6 / 285.0 (3 recorded) | 5, 4, 3 / 285.3 (3 recorded) |
| Rushing yards per game | 8, 7, 6 / 3.0 (3 recorded) | 5, 4, 3 / 1.0 (3 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 8, 7, 6 / 22.4 (3 recorded) | 5, 4, 3 / 19.5 (3 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
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Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darien Porter | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Groin | Observation time is not available. |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr. | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Back | Observation time is not available. |
| Foley Fatukasi | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Ian Thomas | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Thomas Booker | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Mon, Nov 2, 2:01 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Cousins | Offense | QB | 1 | Mon, Nov 2, 2:01 AM ET |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
22.4
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
20.7
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
20.0
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 8 | NYJ | 28.2 | 247 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2026 / 7 | LA | 20.4 | 295 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2026 / 6 | BUF | 18.5 | 313 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 / 5 | NE | 13.7 | 243 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 / 4 | KC | 22.6 | 365 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 / 3 | NO | 22.2 | 248 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2026 / 2 | LAC | 20.2 | 253 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2026 / 1 | MIA | 13.8 | 160 | -6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Injury and practice report
No sourced report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm that the player is healthy or active.
News and podcast discussion
Updated Nov 7, 4:16 AM ET
I think we were partially waiting on this to see if Kirk Cousins was going to get traded.
It's been going on since 2022. 2023, the Minnesota Vikings played four quarterbacks, Kirk Cousins, Jaron Hall, Josh Dobbs, Nick Mullins, and it continued throughout 2024.
But he said there's, quote, absolutely no pressure whatsoever from Mark Davis to poke and prod the coaching staff to bench Kirk Cousins and play Mr.
Why Kirk Cousins is a top-10 QB option this week in fantasy Nov 6, 11:45 AM ET
Return of 'Kirko Chainz' and In-N-Out runs: Kirk Cousins brings joy to Raiders Nov 4, 8:30 PM ET
Schefter to McAfee: I don't see Kirk Cousins as a trade option Nov 2, 1:57 PM ET
Raiders rally past the Jets 38-33 as Kirk Cousins leads a comeback to snap a 4-game skid Nov 1, 4:40 PM ET