Kirk Cousins or C.J. Stroud Week 9 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Fantasy Football Projections for QBs
Kirk Cousins and C.J. Stroud have been inconsistent during the 2024 fantasy football season so far, but have also flashed their elite upside. This means that they should only be started in weekly lineups in the right situations. For managers debating between the two quarterbacks in Week 9 of the 2024 season, here's the better pick.
Is Kirk Cousins a good fantasy pick in Week 9?
Kirk Cousins was shockingly acquired by the Atlanta Falcons during the 2024 offseason. He has been solid in his first year with his new team, currently ranking as the overall QB11 in fantasy football. He has done so by finishing among the top eight weekly quarterbacks three times this season, though he has finished outside of the top 20 in his other five games.
The veteran matched his season-high with four touchdown passes in his most recent game, so he could be trending in the right direction. He will look to carry that momentum into a Week 9 matchup with the Dallas Cowboys' struggling defense in a potential shootout.
Is C.J. Stroud a good fantasy pick in Week 9?
C.J. Stroud was excellent during his rookie season with the Houston Texans last year. He finished as the overall QB11 in fantasy football on his way to being named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. His 2024 season has been inconsistent, but he has ranked among the top 15 weekly quarterbacks five times in eight games so far.
Stroud will kick off Week 9 with a Thursday Night Football showdown against the New York Jets. They feature one of the best passing defenses in the entire league, and considering he has finished outside of the top 25 weekly quarterbacks in each of his past two games, Stround will be difficult to trust in lineups this week.
Kirk Cousins or C.J. Stroud: Who should I start in Week 9 fantasy football?
Kirk Cousins is the recommended quarterback to use in Week 9 fantasy football lineups over C.J. Stroud. His superior matchup against the Cowboys' struggling defense is much more favorable than a contest with the Jets' elite passing defense.
Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start tool predicts that Cousins will score more than four additional fantasy points than Stroud this week. His yardage projections and probability of throwing touchdown passes are both significantly higher this week, making him the better pick for starting lineups.