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Kirk Cousins

QB MIN

College: Michigan State | 12 years
Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs
Birth Date: 1988-08-19
2024 Bye Week: 11

Total Pts: 341
Avg Pts: 20.06
Rank: 25 QB

Free Agent

2024 RTSports Outlook

Cousins had his usual solid season as the starter for the Vikings, finishing sixth overall in fantasy quarterback scoring. He had 10 games with 20-plus fantasy points, showing great consistency in the Vikings high-powered offense. Cousins topped 4,000 yards for the third straight season. He also scored 31 total scores, giving him 30-plus scores three straight seasons. Cousins still might drive Vikings fans a little crazy but his play for fantasy teams is pretty solid. Cousins has at least 27 total scores eight straight seasons and at least 4,000-passing yards all but one those seasons. Cousins isn't a flashy quarterback but a productive pocket passer. He doesn't have a huge arm but is accurate and makes smart decisions with the football. Cousins also has a knack for the rushing touchdown, scoring 19 the last seven seasons.

FANTASY OUTLOOK: Cousins gets it done on a weekly basis. He is a consistent top-10 fantasy quarterback.If you want to wait on a quarterback, Cousins is a good one to target after the top ones are gone. He gets it done and has some top weapons to work with offensively on a weekly basis, including arguably the best receiver in the game. He'll get around 4,500 yards, 30 total scores and 10 or so interceptions.

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Scoring
Week 145Kirk Cousins 2 passing TDs (12 pts)
. . . Kirk Cousins 39 yd TD pass to Jordan Addison
. . . Kirk Cousins 4 yd TD pass to Alexander Mattison
Kirk Cousins 33 completions (11 pts)
Kirk Cousins 344 passing yds (25 pts)
Kirk Cousins 3 rushing atts (1 pts)
Kirk Cousins 7 rushing yds (2 pts)
Kirk Cousins 1 interception thrown (-2 pts)
Kirk Cousins 2 fumbles lost (-4 pts)
Week 262Kirk Cousins 4 passing TDs (24 pts)
. . . Kirk Cousins 5 yd TD pass to T.J. Hockenson
. . . Kirk Cousins 62 yd TD pass to Jordan Addison
. . . Kirk Cousins 10 yd TD pass to K.J. Osborn
. . . Kirk Cousins 5 yd TD pass to T.J. Hockenson
Kirk Cousins 31 completions (10 pts)
Kirk Cousins 364 passing yds (30 pts)
Kirk Cousins 1 fumble lost (-2 pts)
Week 358Kirk Cousins 3 passing TDs (18 pts)
. . . Kirk Cousins 4 yd TD pass to Josh Oliver
. . . Kirk Cousins 36 yd TD pass to K.J. Osborn
. . . Kirk Cousins 52 yd TD pass to Justin Jefferson
Kirk Cousins 32 completions (10 pts)
Kirk Cousins 367 passing yds (30 pts)
Kirk Cousins 10 rushing yds (2 pts)
Kirk Cousins 1 interception thrown (-2 pts)
Week 421Kirk Cousins 2 passing TDs (12 pts)
. . . Kirk Cousins 4 yd TD pass to Justin Jefferson
. . . Kirk Cousins 30 yd TD pass to Justin Jefferson
Kirk Cousins 12 completions (4 pts)
Kirk Cousins 139 passing yds (9 pts)
Kirk Cousins 2 interceptions thrown (-4 pts)
Week 542Kirk Cousins 2 passing TDs (12 pts)
. . . Kirk Cousins 5 yd TD pass to Jordan Addison
. . . Kirk Cousins 9 yd TD pass to Alexander Mattison
Kirk Cousins 29 completions (9 pts)
Kirk Cousins 284 passing yds (18 pts)
Kirk Cousins 3 rushing atts (1 pts)
Kirk Cousins 5 rushing yds (2 pts)
Week 623Kirk Cousins 1 passing TD (6 pts)
. . . Kirk Cousins 10 yd TD pass to Jordan Addison
Kirk Cousins 21 completions (7 pts)
Kirk Cousins 181 passing yds (12 pts)
Kirk Cousins 1 fumble lost (-2 pts)
Week 751Kirk Cousins 2 passing TDs (12 pts)
. . . Kirk Cousins 20 yd TD pass to Jordan Addison
. . . Kirk Cousins 60 yd TD pass to Jordan Addison
Kirk Cousins 35 completions (11 pts)
Kirk Cousins 378 passing yds (30 pts)
Kirk Cousins 1 interception thrown (-2 pts)
Week 839Kirk Cousins 2 passing TDs (12 pts)
. . . Kirk Cousins 2 yd TD pass to T.J. Hockenson
. . . Kirk Cousins 20 yd TD pass to Jordan Addison
Kirk Cousins 23 completions (7 pts)
Kirk Cousins 274 passing yds (18 pts)
Kirk Cousins 9 rushing yds (2 pts)
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Player Notes
Mar 14 12:33pm ET

THe NFL is looking into potential tampering by the Atlanta Falcons related to the signing of free-agent QB Kirk Cousins, according to sources Thursday, March 14.

From TheHuddle

Mar 13 11:23pm ET

Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins (Achilles) said Wednesday, March 13, that his recovery from an Achilles' rupture is progressing well, and he is 'optimistic to be full speed at practice' before the team breaks for summer in a couple of months, and his goal is to retire as a member of the organization.

Fantasy Spin: Cousins was having an amazing season in Minnesota last fall before his season-ending injury. If he is able to return to 100 percent, Cousins has low-end QB1 fantasy ability in leagues of 12 or more teams.

From TheHuddle

Mar 13 8:50pm ET

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (Achilles) said his recovery from a torn right Achilles that he suffering on Oct. 29 (Week 8) has been progressing "up and to the right." He also said that he's "optimistic to be full speed at practice" before the team breaks for summer in June. It's quite the optimistic statement from the 35-year-old veteran, but even if he's not quite full-go at the end of the team's offseason program, Cousins should be able to take part in training camp at the end of July. It's especially important since Cousins will be learning a new offense in Atlanta and trying to gel with his new receivers. The talent surrounding him shouldn't be a problem, as he'll have Bijan Robinson, Drake London and Kyle Pitts to work with. Fantasy managers should be more considered about an aging QB coming off a serious injury.

From RotoBaller

Mar 13 7:13pm ET

Updating a previous report, free-agent QB Kirk Cousins (Vikings) officially signed with the Atlanta Falcons Wednesday, March 13. Terms of the contract were not disclosed, but an earlier report stated that it is a four-year contract worth $180 million.

From TheHuddle

Mar 11 11:25pm ET

Dynasty | The Atlanta Falcons have signed quarterback Kirk Cousins to four-year, $180 million contract. Dynasty Analysis: You like that! Cousins couldn't come to an agreement with the Vikings, hit free agency as the top quarterback available and cashed in quickly. He'll be an immediate upgrade over the likes of Desmond Ridder and Marcus Mariota and should breathe value into the dynasty values of Kyle Pitts, Bijan Robinson and Drake London, assuming he's recovered fully from his torn Achilles. Cousins is our QB19 based on his age but he could put up QB1 numbers this season.

Mar 11 3:03pm ET

Updating a previous report, impending free agent QB Kirk Cousins (Vikings) agreed to a four-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons worth $180 million, including $100 million guaranteed.

From TheHuddle

Mar 11 2:43pm ET

Impending free agent QB Kirk Cousins (Vikings) agreed to a four-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons, according to sources Monday, March 11. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.

Fantasy Spin: Cousins finds a new home in Atlanta with some intriguing weapons in Drake London, Bijan Robinson and Kyle Pitts. He's still a high-end QB2 in value, but there's a chance he has some spike weeks in 2024.

From TheHuddle

Mar 11 2:40pm ET

Free-agent quarterback Kirk Cousins (Achilles) is signing a four-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons, according to Ari Meirov of the 33rd Team. Cousins is recovering from a torn Achilles that knocked him out of the 2023 season early, but it didn't affect his value on the open market. The four-time Pro Bowler joins a roster with several young rising weapons, including running back Bijan Robinson, tight end Kyle Pitts, and receiver Drake London. He has passed for at least 4,000 yards in seven NFL seasons, so he should provide a nice value boost for his new supporting cast. The move means the Minnesota Vikings will be in search of a new starting quarterback, while the Falcons are likely to become the clear favorites in the weak NFC South.

From RotoBaller

Mar 11 11:23am ET

Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent QB Kirk Cousins will hit the open market and begin speaking to the Atlanta Falcons when the tampering window opens Monday, March 11.

Fantasy Spin: Cousins is advancing in age and is coming off a torn Achilles, but he has taken a ton of hits and bounced back the last few years. He has still performed, maybe even over expectations. He'll be a midrange QB1 in fantasy wherever he goes, and he may fall in drafts based on the aforementioned worries.

From TheHuddle

Mar 10 8:00pm ET

According to NFL Media's Tom Pelissero, impending free-agent quarterback Kirk Cousins (Achilles) is expected to test the market when free agency opens on Monday. However, both Cousins and the Vikings will "remain in communication." The four-time Pro-Bowler has had an efficient career. In 150 regular season appearances, he's thrown for 39,471 yards, 270 touchdowns, and 110 interceptions. He's also completed nearly 70% of his tosses. While the 35-year-old has been one of the league's most durable signal-callers over the years, he was limited to just eight games last season because of a torn Achilles. That said, teams will take a chance by signing Cousins, considering he's coming off a devastating injury. His age also may make other organizations look in another direction. But Cousins, a quality fantasy quarterback since his days in Washington, should have at least a few more solid years left in the tank. With that in mind, his fantasy outlook will be contingent on where he's playing during the 2024-25 campaign, although he may be the most productive by staying in Minnesota.

From RotoBaller

Mar 8 2:53pm ET

Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent QB Kirk Cousins (Achilles) is likely to 'figure out exactly what his market is,' according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

Fantasy Spin: Cousins' current contract automatically voids on March 13, which would accelerate the entirety of his potential cap charge into 2024 if the two sides cannot reach an agreement by then. In other words, Minnesota has less than a week to get something done before it faces the real possibility of suffering a huge hit to next year's cap and losing its starting quarterback. If the two sides cannot finalize the deal before then, there is a good chance a team like the Atlanta Falcons will meet his demands. In either situation, Cousins should be considered a solid fantasy QB2 option at worst.

From TheHuddle

Mar 5 5:20pm ET

According to very credible sources, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (Achilles) is seriously considering moving his family to Atlanta so that he can play for the Falcons. Unless Cousins re-signs with the Vikings by next Wednesday, March 13, he'll become an unrestricted free agent. The Falcons have always been the top alternative to the Vikings for Cousins. His wife, Julie, grew up in nearby Alpharetta, Georgia, and her parents still live there. Minnesota wants to keep Cousins around, but only at their price, and they seem to think he won't get a better deal elsewhere. Cousins is now 35 years old and is coming off a torn Achilles last season, so it remains to be seen how much he has left in the tank, but a move to Atlanta would give him a strong running game with Bijan Robinson and some interesting receiving targets in Drake London and Kyle Pitts.

From RotoBaller

Mar 5 10:23am ET

Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent QB Kirk Cousins is seriously considering moving his family to Atlanta, which would be an indication that he's intending to sign with the Atlanta Falcons, according to sources. His wife, Julie, grew up in nearby Alpharetta, Ga., and her parents still live there.

Fantasy Spin: Atlanta has young weapons that would be all around him, and it would be an attractive option to pivot to. There is the question about him returning from a torn Achilles at 35, though. Cousins will be a midrange QB1 in fantasy wherever he signs.

From TheHuddle

Mar 4 2:20pm ET

ESPN's Adam Schefter said on The Pat McAfee Show on Monday that Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (Achilles) has the Vikings and the Atlanta Falcons as his primary two options if he becomes a free agent next week, but Schefter also mentions the Washington Commanders as a possibility. Schefter also believes that the Commanders are open to anything with the No. 2 overall pick in the first round of April's draft and could be open to moving back. If Cousins goes to Atlanta, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Vikings try to move up in the first round of the draft to select a rookie signal-caller. Cousins spent the first six years of his NFL career in D.C., so it would be a homecoming if he returned to the Commanders in 2024 and beyond. A move back to Washington would be intriguing from a fantasy perspective.

From RotoBaller

Mar 3 6:53pm ET

Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent QB Kirk Cousins will not take a hometown discount and the team has yet to meet his demands in a new contract, ESPN's Dan Graziano wrote on Sunday, March 3.

From TheHuddle

Mar 3 2:10pm ET

ESPN's Dan Graziano writes that the sense he's getting is that the Minnesota Vikings want impending quarterback Kirk Cousins (Achilles) to return, but Cousins has a very specific idea in mind for what he wants in a new contract, and the Vikings so far have not made an offer that matches it. Cousins and his family like Minnesota and would be happy to stay and finish his career there, but it doesn't sound like he's willing to offer the team a hometown discount. If the Vikings don't sign him to an extension before the final four years of his contract void on March 12, they will carry a $28.5 million dead-money charge on their salary cap this year and Cousins will be on the open market for the second time in his career. If he reaches free agency, several teams are expected to be interested in the veteran signal-caller despite coming off a torn Achilles last year, including the Atlanta Falcons.

From RotoBaller

Mar 2 5:10pm ET

The Atlanta Falcons are clearly seeking a quarterback upgrade this offseason over Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke. Some folks think they may be the favorites to trade for Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields, but ESPN's Adam Schefter also says they are interested in Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent QB Kirk Cousins (Achilles), despite the fact he tore his right Achilles on Oct. 29 and is 35 years old. Cousins has made encouraging progress from the injury, though, and expects to be ready for organized team activities and minicamp this spring. Despite his age and injury, he's expected to be the best available option on the free-agent market, and he'd certainly be an upgrade over Ridder/Heinicke with a strong RB in place in Bijan Robinson and intriguing receiving options in Drake London and Kyle Pitts. Still, Cousins' fantasy value will likely remain the highest as a low-end QB1/high-end QB2 if he stays in Minnesota.

From RotoBaller

Mar 2 11:23am ET

The Atlanta Falcons are making the acquisition of Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent QB Kirk Cousins this offseason a priority, according to WSB-TV reporter Zach Klein, who made an appearance on the 'Dukes & Bell' radio show on 92.9 The Game. '(Falcons owner) Arthur Blank has basically told his front office staff, 'Do what you got to do, pay what you got to pay, get it done,'' Klein said. 'Everybody that I've talked to, agents, other coaches and scouts, guys around the league, that's the feeling and that's what they are hearing. The Falcons are putting all their attention on Cousins.'

Fantasy Spin: Regardless of where the 35-year-old Cousins lands, he will be the clear-cut starter at quarterback and can be viewed as a low-end QB1 or high-end QB2 option in 2024 fantasy leagues.

From TheHuddle

Feb 27 2:10pm ET

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said the team wants to re-sign impending free-agent quarterback Kirk Cousins (Achilles). "I think Kirk Cousins wants to be a Viking, and we're gonna work to make that happen," O'Connell said. Cousins, who has been encouraged by his progress from a torn right Achilles that he suffered in late October of last year, will be a big offseason topic. The 35-year-old signal-caller should be ready to go by training camp this summer for whichever team he's playing for, barring a setback in his recovery. Right now, the Vikings feel like the favorites to retain Cousins, but there will surely be a handful of teams angling to outbid Minnesota for his services. For the fantasy picture, Cousins' value would remain the highest if he stays with the Vikings and All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson.

From RotoBaller

Feb 26 2:10pm ET

Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent quarterback Kirk Cousins (Achilles) is showing encouraging progress four months after having surgery to fix his torn right Achilles. Cousins posted a video on social media on Monday of him dropping back and throwing passes. The 35-year-old veteran signal-caller is on track in his progress and expects to be able to take part in organized team activities this spring. The big question, though, is where he'll end up this offseason. Will the Vikings make an effort to bring him back, or will he go elsewhere to a new organization. Where Cousins ultimately ends up and how much progress he's made from his Achilles tear will help shape his fantasy value for the upcoming 2024 season. Cousins' fantasy value will most likely be the highest if he stays in Minnesota.

From RotoBaller

Player Transactions
  • 11-Mar-2024: Kirk Cousins - SGN - The Atlanta Falcons signed QB Kirk Cousins.
  • 11-Mar-2024: Kirk Cousins - FA - QB Kirk Cousins elected free agency.
  • 31-Oct-2023: Kirk Cousins - IR - The Minnesota Vikings placed QB Kirk Cousins on IR.
  • 13-Mar-2022: MIN Kirk Cousins - Re-signed - One-year extension (through 2023)
  • 13-Mar-2022: MIN Kirk Cousins - Re-signed - One-year extension (through 2022)
  • 05-Jan-2022: MIN Kirk Cousins - Reinstated
  • 31-Dec-2021: MIN Kirk Cousins - Reserve, Non-Football Injury - COVID-19
  • 05-Aug-2021: MIN Kirk Cousins - Reinstated
  • 02-Aug-2021: MIN Kirk Cousins - Reserve, Non-Football Injury - COVID-19
  • 16-Mar-2020: MIN - Re-signed - Two-year extension (through 2022)
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