Las Vegas Raiders

Kirk Cousins

Age
37
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Sleeper ID
1166
Verdict scores
Trade Value 5,280
Win-Now 5.0/10
Consistency 30
Positional Rank 70
Trade Value Tier B
Trend ↓ Declining
Scouting report

Summary

Kirk Cousins enters his 15th NFL season at age 37 on a Las Vegas Raiders roster with 33.0 dynasty score and a declining trend. His 2025 production was capped at 108.5 fantasy points on 80.1% offensive snap share. He’s a tier-2 QB asset with a clear trade-down value in dynasty contests.

Projection Rationale

Cousins’ 80.1% snap share under Chip Kelly’s West Coast system in 2025, with 10 passing TDs and 5 interceptions, indicates a QB2 profile with a limited floor. The Raiders’ passing offense is centered around Davante Adams, and Cousins’ 1,721 passing yards and 108.5 fantasy points do not suggest a significant volume increase in 2026.

Injury Risk

Cousins’ 2025 season saw no reported injuries, and his 37-year-old frame does not appear to be a concern for durability. However, his limited rushing exposure (7 yards on 14 carries) does not provide a significant injury hedge.

Opportunity Notes

Cousins’ 80.1% snap share in 2025 indicates a stable floor, but his role is not expected to expand in 2026. The Raiders’ passing offense will likely center around Davante Adams, and Cousins will need to maintain his accuracy and TD rate to remain a viable starter.

Scheme Fit Analysis

Chip Kelly’s West Coast system, now under the Raiders, emphasizes passing efficiency and volume, but Cousins’ production in 2025 suggests a more limited QB profile than anticipated. His 61.7% accuracy and 10 TD marks are encouraging, but his 5 interceptions and 108.5 fantasy points indicate a tier-2 QB asset.

Trend Assessment

Declining Cousins’ dynasty score of 33.0 is a 20-point decline from his peak in 2022, and his 2025 season saw a 40.0-point decrease in fantasy production compared to 2022.

Ceiling / Floor

Cousins’ ceiling is capped at 2025’s 108.5 fantasy points, while his floor could drop below 100 points if his snap share decreases or his accuracy and TD rate decline. A mid-season injury is the only realistic path to meaningful regression below that line.

Comparable Player

His low-volume, veteran QB profile draws comparisons to Matt Ryan from 2020 Atlanta — similar 61.7% passing accuracy and 10 TD marks in 2025, similar 80.1% snap share under Chip Kelly’s West Coast system.