Kirk CousinsorSam Darnold?
Week 3 start/sit decision, quarterback versus quarterback.
Our call
Start Sam Darnold
This one is close: Sam Darnold projects 0.1 half-PPR points ahead of Kirk Cousins, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Sam Darnold, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The New Orleans Saints have allowed 13% fewer fantasy points to QBs than average. The Washington Commanders have allowed 28% more fantasy points to QBs than average.
| Stat | Kirk CousinsQB, LV, Sun, Sep 27, 4:25 p.m. ET | Sam DarnoldQB, SEA, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 12.0 | 12.1 |
| PPR projection | 12.0 | 12.1 |
| Standard projection | 12.0 | 12.1 |
| Rank this week | QB31 | QB29 |
| Matchup | at NO | at WAS |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 17.0 | 0.5 |
| Last season per game | 10.4 | 13.8 |
| Snap share, last game | 100% | 10% |
| Trade value | — | — |