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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Amari Cooper vs Cedric TillmanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Amari Cooper is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Cedric Tillman's 8.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Amari Cooper is the better fantasy play this season.

Amari Cooper is the better play on a neutral week. 11.2 PPG with 782 yards gives a reliable baseline. Cedric Tillman at 8.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Amari Cooper higher, but do not fade Cedric Tillman entirely.

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

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WRBuffalo Bills#99PPG LEADER

Amari Cooper

PPG

11.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

782

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

WRCleveland Browns#99

Cedric Tillman

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

612

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Amari Cooper

Cedric Tillman

Head to Head

11.2 PPG8.2 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Amari Cooper: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Cedric Tillman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amari Cooper is producing at 51% of elite pace and Cedric Tillman at 37%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Amari Cooper vs Cedric Tillman: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Amari Cooper and Cedric Tillman is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Buffalo Bills wide receiver put up 11.2 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Cedric Tillman of the Cleveland Browns averaged 8.2 in 14. A 3.0-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.0 points favors Amari Cooper, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Amari Cooper turned 95 targets into 782 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Cedric Tillman converted 78 looks into 612 yards and 4 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One scheduling note: Amari Cooper is off Week 12 and Cedric Tillman Week 10. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Amari Cooper is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Cedric Tillman is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Amari Cooper (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Cedric Tillman (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Amari Cooper outscored Cedric Tillman by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amari Cooper played 16 games in 2025 compared to Cedric Tillman's 14. That durability gap means Amari Cooper contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Amari Cooper scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•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 Cedric Tillman: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amari Cooper	Cedric Tillman
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.2	8.2
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	179	115
Receptions	65	50
Rec/Game	4.1	3.6
Receiving Yards	782	612
Rec Yds/Game	48.9	43.7
Receiving TDs	4	4
Targets	95	78
Target Share/Game	5.9	5.6
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 10

Summary

11.2 PPG for Amari Cooper versus 8.2 for Cedric Tillman in 2025. The baseline favors Amari Cooper, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Amari Cooper or Cedric Tillman in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amari Cooper has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Cedric Tillman's 8.2 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 Cedric Tillman average in 2025?▾

Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are Amari Cooper and Cedric Tillman's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Amari Cooper (BUF) has a bye in Week 12, and Cedric Tillman (CLE) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Amari Cooper or Cedric Tillman a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Amari Cooper outscored Cedric Tillman by 3.0 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.