Kirk Cousins

Last week, Cousins bounced back as the QB8 in fantasy. Among 33 qualifying quarterbacks, he ranked seventh in yards per attempt, 11th in CPOE and hero throw rate, and 12th in highly accurate throw rate. The Chiefs pass defense looks middle-of-the-road after two games, ranking 15th in yards per attempt, giving up the 11th-highest passer rating, and sitting at 14th in CPOE. The way this week goes sideways for Cousins is if Kansas City's pass rush gets home. Cousins has faced the seventh-lowest pressure rate, but he has fallen apart when pressured, ranking 19th in pressured passing grade with the fifth-highest turnover-worthy play rate. The Chiefs are fifth in blitz rate and seventh in pressure rate.

Kirk Cousins completed 20 of his 29 passes for 241 yards and two touchdowns in a 22-21 win over the Eagles in Week 2.

Fantasy Impact

Cousins got off to a slow start, throwing for just 75 scoreless yards in the first half. He got it going after halftime, finding Darnell Mooney and Drake London for touchdowns. His touchdown pass to London was the game-winner as it came with 38 seconds left in regulation, capping off an impressive comeback for the Falcons. Cousins has now thrown for 396 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception through the first two games of the season. He will have a tough task in Week 3 against the Chiefs.