Kirk Cousins and Christian Watson highlighted in midseason fantasy all-boom team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 1:55 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Kirk Cousins and Christian Watson have emerged as standout players for fantasy football in 2026, according to a report by Yahoo Sports. Cousins, now with the Minnesota Vikings, has consistently delivered strong performances since being traded from Las Vegas, ranking fifth among quarterbacks in points this season. Watson of the Green Bay Packers has also made a significant leap, ranking among the top wide receivers following a very productive stretch. Both players are part of a larger group of midseason fantasy surprises, as the market continues to favor late-round draft picks. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense has shown notable improvement as well, currently leading in points allowed over the past three weeks.
- •Kirk Cousins ranks fifth among quarterbacks in fantasy points.
- •Christian Watson ranks third among wide receivers after excellent performances.
- •Tampa Bay's defense leads in points allowed after strong recent outings.
- •Trading Cousins positions Vikings in contention for Super Bowl.
- 1:55 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy studs: All-boom team includes Kirk Cousins, Christian Watson as midseason stars
"Two Packers receivers drafted outside the top 25 now rank top five, while Tampa Bay’s defense leads all units after three straight double-digit weeks.
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