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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Amari Cooper vs Cam SkatteboWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cam Skattebo is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.5 PPG to Amari Cooper's 11.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Cam Skattebo is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Cam Skattebo (14.5 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Amari Cooper (11.2 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRBuffalo Bills#99

Amari Cooper

PPG

11.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

782

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

RBNew York Giants#10PPG LEADER

Cam Skattebo

PPG

14.5

Games

Rush Yds

410

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

207

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Amari Cooper

Cam Skattebo

Head to Head

11.2 PPG14.5 PPG

16 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Amari Cooper: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Cam Skattebo: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #10 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 5 (Deep League) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB in most league formats.

Amari Cooper vs Cam Skattebo: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Amari Cooper (WR, Buffalo Bills) against Cam Skattebo (RB, New York Giants) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Cam Skattebo posted 14.5 PPG across 8 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Amari Cooper has his bye in Week 12, Cam Skattebo in Week 8. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Cam Skattebo at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Amari Cooper is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Amari Cooper (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Cam Skattebo (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Cam Skattebo outscored Amari Cooper by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amari Cooper played 16 games in 2025 compared to Cam Skattebo's 8. That durability gap means Amari Cooper contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Cam Skattebo scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.9 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Amari Cooper saw 95 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Amari Cooper vs Cam Skattebo: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amari Cooper	Cam Skattebo
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.2	14.5
Games Played	16	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	179	116
Rushing Yards	0	410
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	51.3
Rushing TDs	0	5
Receptions	65	24
Receiving Yards	782	207
Targets	95	32
Total TDs	4	7
Age	-	24
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 8

Summary

Cam Skattebo outscored Amari Cooper by 3.3 PPG in 2025 (14.5 to 11.2). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Amari Cooper or Cam Skattebo in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cam Skattebo has the edge at 14.5 PPG compared to Amari Cooper's 11.2 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Amari Cooper and Cam Skattebo average in 2025?▾

Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Cam Skattebo averaged 14.5 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Amari Cooper and Cam Skattebo's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Amari Cooper (BUF) has a bye in Week 12, and Cam Skattebo (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.