Kirk Cousins
QB · Las Vegas Raiders
Roster observation: 2026, Week 8. Sat, Oct 31, 9:38 AM ET
Week 8, 2026 projection
16.6 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Sat, Oct 31, 8:25 PM ET
QB13 among 66 available QB projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 8, 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 8 matchup away at New York Jets. Kickoff: Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET.
The stored Week 8 forecast is 16.6 PPR points. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Passing yards per game averaged 283.7 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. The preceding three recorded games averaged 288.7. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 8 matchup
NYJ
New York Jets
Scheduled away matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 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.
283.7n=3
Passing yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change -5 against the preceding three games.
2.0n=3
Rushing yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change +0.7 against the preceding three games.
17.5n=3
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change -4.1 against the preceding three games.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards per game | 7, 6, 5 / 283.7 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 288.7 (3 recorded) |
| Rushing yards per game | 7, 6, 5 / 2.0 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 1.3 (3 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 7, 6, 5 / 17.5 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 21.7 (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.
There are not two comparable player identities in this roster view.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Calf | Observation time is not available. |
| Carter Runyon | Out | Full Participation in Practice | Foot | Observation time is not available. |
| DJ Glaze | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Eric Stokes | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Illness | 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 | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Jack Bech | Questionable | Full Participation in Practice | Forearm | Observation time is not available. |
| Jackson Powers-Johnson | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Back | Observation time is not available. |
| Kwity Paye | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| Patrick Johnson | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Stinger | Observation time is not available. |
| Quay Walker | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Chest | 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, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Cousins | Offense | QB | 1 | Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 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
17.5
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
19.5
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
17.6
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2025 / 18 | NO | 9.2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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 Oct 31, 5:15 AM ET
These stories may be out of date.
Baugh is a bit of a throwback as a true workhorse. (Photo by Bryan Byerly/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images) NFL Player Comp: Kirk Cousins, RaidersIt has been 20 years since the last Notre Dame quarterback (Brady Quinn) was selected in the first round.
LAC).Sleepers:Two lower-ranked QBs (outside the Top-15) who I think are in good spots this week: Kirk Cousins (@NYJ) and Sam Darnold (vs.
Pick: Lions 23, Vikings 13Las Vegas Raiders at New York Jets (-1.5)Sunday, 1 p.m. on Fox (Stream: Fubo -- try for free)Kirk Cousins stays in as the starter for the Raiders, but teams have blitzed him the past two weeks.
Kirk Cousins to remain Raiders' starting QB vs. Jets, Klint Kubiak says Oct 26, 4:12 PM ET