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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Davis Mills vs Kirk CousinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kirk Cousins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.4 PPG to Davis Mills's 11.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kirk Cousins is the better fantasy play this season.

Kirk Cousins is the better play on a neutral week. 15.4 PPG with 3,666 yards gives a reliable baseline. Davis Mills at 11.4 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Kirk Cousins higher, but do not fade Davis Mills entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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QBHouston Texans#36

Davis Mills

PPG

11.4

Games

Pass Yds

915

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 8

QBAtlanta Falcons#99PPG LEADER

Kirk Cousins

PPG

15.4

Games

Pass Yds

3,588

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Davis Mills

Kirk Cousins

Head to Head

11.4 PPG15.4 PPG

6 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Davis Mills: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #36 at the position). Kirk Cousins: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Davis Mills is producing at 52% of elite pace and Kirk Cousins at 70%. That ranking gap means Davis Mills carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Davis Mills vs Kirk Cousins: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Davis Mills and Kirk Cousins is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Houston Texans quarterback put up 11.4 PPG in 2025 over 6 games; Kirk Cousins of the Atlanta Falcons averaged 15.4 in 16. A 4.0-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.0 points favors Kirk Cousins, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one quarterback to the other.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Davis Mills threw for 915 yards and 5 touchdowns, while Kirk Cousins posted 3588 yards and 23 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Davis Mills sits Week 8 while Kirk Cousins is off Week 12. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Kirk Cousins is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Davis Mills is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Davis Mills (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Kirk Cousins (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Kirk Cousins outscored Davis Mills by a projected 68 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kirk Cousins played 16 games in 2025 compared to Davis Mills's 6. That durability gap means Kirk Cousins contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kirk Cousins scored 23 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davis Mills vs Kirk Cousins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Davis Mills	Kirk Cousins
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.4	15.4
Games Played	6	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	68	246
Passing Yards	915	3,588
Passing TDs	5	23
Pass Yds/Game	152.5	224.3
Rushing Yards	60	78
Rushing TDs	1	0
Total TDs	6	23
TDs/Game	1.0	1.4
Age	27	-
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 12

Summary

15.4 PPG for Kirk Cousins versus 11.4 for Davis Mills in 2025. The baseline favors Kirk Cousins, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Davis Mills or Kirk Cousins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kirk Cousins has the edge at 15.4 PPG compared to Davis Mills's 11.4 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Davis Mills and Kirk Cousins average in 2025?▾

Davis Mills averaged 11.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2025. Kirk Cousins averaged 15.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 4.0 points per game.

When are Davis Mills and Kirk Cousins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Davis Mills (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Kirk Cousins (ATL) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Davis Mills or Kirk Cousins a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Kirk Cousins outscored Davis Mills by 4.0 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.