Fantasy football: Where to draft Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins

Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins has been solid in 12 NFL seasons. Selected in the 4th round of the 2012 NFL Draft, he is a 4-time Pro Bowler and will be captaining his 4th team. Below, we look at Kirk Cousins ‘ 2024 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Entering 2024, he is expected to continue his fine career, mentor a young QB and guide the Falcons to a playoff berth. The veteran signal-caller is intriguing in terms of fantasy value.

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Kirk Cousins’ ADP: 124.66

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com ; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Cousins has an ADP of 124.66 in redraft leagues, which puts him in the range of the 12th to 14th round, depending on the size of the league. His ADP is lower than his QB teammate Michael Penix Jr.’s (115.01).

Among QBs, Cousins’ ADP puts him 24th at the position, behind Matthew Stafford (Los Angeles Rams, 122.41), Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers, 121.40), Bo Nix (Denver Broncos, 120.39), Penix Jr. and Aaron Rodgers (New York Jets, 110.47).

Kirk Cousins’ 2023-24 stats

Games : 8

Passing yards : 2,331

Completions | attempts : 216 | 311

Passing touchdowns : 18

Interceptions : 5

Carries | rushing yards : 14 | 25

Rushing touchdowns : 0

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Where should you draft Cousins?

Cousins’ fantasy value is peculiar this season due to the Falcons’ NFL Draft move by taking Penix with the 8th overall pick. Cousins penned a 4-year, $180 million contract with Atlanta over the offseason before the pick and will be the starter.

The vet will be throwing to an average receiving corp that is headlined by WR Drake London . However having TE Kyle Pitts and RB Bijan Robinson will also beef up the options. Robinson’s ability to run will open the field for the offense to move the ball.

Draft Cousins before Penix Jr. While it is unclear how Atlanta will approach the QB situation, it is simply paying Cousins too much to ride the pine. When healthy, he’s good for 4,000-plus yards and 30-plus TDs.

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