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Updated August 17, 2026 from live stats

Kirk Cousins vs Will LevisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Kirk Cousins over Will Levis in 2026.

Kirk Cousins averaged 15.4 PPG in 2025 to Will Levis's 13.2, a 2.2 point per game edge. Both play quarterbacks, so that per-game gap is the cleanest tiebreaker for a 2026 start or sit.

The Bottom Line

Kirk Cousins has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.2-PPG advantage is real (15.4 to 13.2), and Kirk Cousins's 23 touchdowns show scoring upside. Will Levis is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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QBAtlanta Falcons#99PPG LEADER

Kirk Cousins

PPG

15.4

Games

Pass Yds

3,588

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 12

QBTennessee Titans#99

Will Levis

PPG

13.2

Games

Pass Yds

2,780

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

245

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Kirk Cousins

Will Levis

Head to Head

15.4 PPG13.2 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Kirk Cousins: Unranked QB. Will Levis: Unranked QB. Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Kirk Cousins is producing at 70% of elite pace and Will Levis at 60%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Kirk Cousins vs Will Levis: The Full Breakdown

Kirk Cousins and Will Levis are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Kirk Cousins averaged 15.4 PPG across 16 games with the Atlanta Falcons, while Will Levis posted 13.2 PPG in 14 appearances for the Tennessee Titans.

A 2.2-PPG gap gives Kirk Cousins the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Kirk Cousins threw for 3588 yards and 23 touchdowns, while Will Levis posted 2780 yards and 17 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Kirk Cousins has his bye in Week 12, and Will Levis rests in Week 5. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at quarterback for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Kirk Cousins (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Will Levis (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 Will Levis by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kirk Cousins played 16 games in 2025 compared to Will Levis's 14. 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

Kirk Cousins vs Will Levis: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kirk Cousins	Will Levis
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.4	13.2
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	246	185
Passing Yards	3,588	2,780
Passing TDs	23	17
Pass Yds/Game	224.3	198.6
Rushing Yards	78	245
Rushing TDs	0	3
Total TDs	23	20
TDs/Game	1.4	1.4
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 5

Summary

Kirk Cousins outscored Will Levis by 2.2 PPG in 2025 (15.4 to 13.2). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kirk Cousins or Will Levis in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kirk Cousins has the edge at 15.4 PPG compared to Will Levis's 13.2 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 Kirk Cousins and Will Levis average in 2025?▾

Kirk Cousins averaged 15.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Will Levis averaged 13.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Kirk Cousins and Will Levis's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kirk Cousins (ATL) has a bye in Week 12, and Will Levis (TEN) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kirk Cousins or Will Levis a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Kirk Cousins outscored Will Levis by 2.2 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.