Kirk Cousins

Career StatsB

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	INT	RTG
Career		174	44,700	298	131	96.8
2025		10	1,721	10	5	84.8
2024		14	3,508	18	16	88.6

Season	Team	GP	Yds	TD	INT	Rtg	Grade
2025		10	1721	10	5	84.8	D D Bottom 20%
2024		14	3508	18	16	88.6	C+ C+ Top 48% — above average
2023		8	2331	18	5	103.8	B+ B+ Top 20%
2022		17	4547	29	14	92.5	C+ C+ Top 48% — above average
2021		16	4221	33	7	103.1	B+ B+ Top 20%
2020		16	4265	35	13	105.0	A A Top 9%
2019		15	3603	26	6	107.4	B+ B+ Top 20%
2018		16	4298	30	10	56.3	C C Around average
2017		16	4093	27	13	56.3	C- C- Below average
2016		16	4917	25	12	97.2	B B Top 29%
2015		16	4166	29	11	56.3	C+ C+ Top 48% — above average
2014		6	1710	10	9	86.4	C+ C+ Top 48% — above average
2013		5	854	4	7	58.4	F F Bottom 5%

Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This signing grades out as an overpay for the Las Vegas Raiders — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Kirk's on-field performance ranks in the middle of the pack among NFL QBs, grading him as a serviceable starter at the position. His $6.3M average annual value ranks as minimum-level money for the QB market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — serviceable starter output at minimum-level money means the team is paying a premium above the player's on-field value. Kirk is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 2-year, $12.6M deal ($11.3M guaranteed, 89%) keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Kirk's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Kirk Cousins remains a 14-year veteran signal-caller anchoring the Raiders offense at age 37, though his 2025 campaign has marked a notable decline from his established track record. The two-time Pro Bowler and career 96.8 passer-rating quarterback is operating well below his historical standards, registering an 84.8 rating this season—3.99 points shy of league average. His body of work still commands respect, but the current snapshot reveals clear erosion in efficiency and decision-making. Cousins' completion percentage has dipped to 61.7 percent, trailing the NFL average of 63.59 percent, while his 6.40 yards per attempt sits noticeably below the 6.73 league standard. His touchdown percentage of 3.72 is middling compared to the 4.38 NFL benchmark, and he's averaging just 172.1 passing yards per game against a league mean of 189.25. The mobility concerns are acute: Cousins contributes only 0.70 rushing yards per game, far below the 12.31 average, exposing limitations in extending plays or creating off-schedule. His arm talent and timing remain evident, but his decision-making window appears compressed, and he lacks the athletic tools to manufacture production when structure breaks down. The trajectory is troubling. After posting a C+ grade in 2023 and slipping to C-level play last season, Cousins has fallen to D+ territory in 2025, suggesting age-related decline rather than temporary variance. Expect the Raiders to evaluate quarterback options seriously moving forward; while his veteran presence provides stability, current production simply doesn't justify long-term commitment at this performance level.

How Kirk Compares at the Position

Kirk Cousins ranks 22nd of 106 graded quarterbacks by performance. That slots Kirk between Dak Prescott (B) just ahead and Russell Wilson (B) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Cousins signing is a pragmatic bridge move, not a long-term solution for Vegas. Multiple headlines suggest he's mentoring rookie Fernando Mendoza rather than competing for starts. The organizational clarity around Mendoza's future indicates confidence in the young QB's trajectory. Fans debate whether this is QB competition or obvious succession planning in disguise. Raiders appear comfortable with Cousins as a short-term placeholder while developing their franchise signal-caller.