Kirk Cousins
TA
56IMPACTTroy Aikman
VS
3–1
categories
Cousins leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 1.
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Tale of the tape
44,700
32,942
298
165
84.8
81.6
131
141
The trophy case edge: Aikman
No major hardware yet
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3× Super BowlSuper Bowl MVP6× Pro BowlHall of Fame (2006)
The verdict
Cousins holds the edge, leading in 3 of 4 categories (passing yards (career), passing tds (career), passer rating). Aikman answers in interceptions (career) — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
50Cousins · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
56Aikman · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Kirk Cousins
$35
Climbing
5-yr outlook+29%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Troy Aikman
$56
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictTroy Aikman is the more valuable card today ($56 vs. $35). Troy Aikman carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +29% over five years). Different bets: Troy Aikman's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Kirk Cousins's is speculative and swings on production.