Kirk Cousins Fantasy Projections: Week 8 vs. the Buccaneers

Published 1:49 pm Tuesday, October 22, 2024

In Week 8 (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), quarterback Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons will play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who have the 29th-ranked passing defense in the NFL (254 yards allowed per game).

With his upcoming game against the Buccaneers this week, should Cousins be someone you lock into your fantasy football lineup? We break down the numbers and trends below.

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Kirk Cousins Fantasy Projections

  • Matchup: Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 15.4
  • Game Day & Time: October 27, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: FOX
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Kirk Cousins Fantasy Points by Week

Week Opponent Fantasy Points (PPR) Pass Comp./Att. Pass Yards Pass TDs INTs Rush Att. Rush Yards Rush TDs
Week 1 @Steelers 6.2 16-for-26 155 1 2 1 0 0
Week 2 @Eagles 17.5 20-for-29 241 2 0 4 -1 0
Week 3 @Chiefs 11.1 20-for-29 230 1 1 1 -1 0
Week 4 @Saints 7.5 21-for-35 238 0 1 0 0 0
Week 5 @Buccaneers 34.4 42-for-58 509 4 1 0 0 0
Week 6 @Panthers 12.5 19-for-30 225 1 0 4 -5 0
Week 7 @Seahawks 7.2 24-for-35 232 1 2 1 -1 0

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Kirk Cousins Fantasy Stats

  • In 2024, Cousins has 96.4 fantasy points (13.8 per game) — 18th at his position, 24th in the NFL.
  • Cousins has accumulated 54.1 fantasy points (18.0 per game) during his past three games. He has connected on 85 of 123 passes for 966 yards, throwing for six touchdowns with three interceptions, and has run for -6 yards on five carries.
  • In his past five games, Cousins is 126-of-187 for 1,434 yards, with seven touchdowns and five interceptions and has rushed for -7 yards on six carries. He has accumulated 72.7 fantasy points (14.5 per game).
  • In his best game of the season — Week 5 versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Kirk Cousins finished with 34.4 fantasy points. His stat line: 42-of-58 (72.4%), 509 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT.
  • Cousins accumulated 6.2 fantasy points — 16-of-26 (61.5%), 155 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs — in Week 1 versus the Pittsburgh Steelers, which was his worst game of the season.

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