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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Amari Cooper vs Drake LondonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Drake London is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.0 PPG to Amari Cooper's 11.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Drake London is the better fantasy play this season.

Drake London is the better play on a neutral week. 14.0 PPG with 919 yards gives a reliable baseline. Amari Cooper at 11.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Drake London higher, but do not fade Amari Cooper entirely.

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

WRAtlanta Falcons#7PPG LEADER

Drake London

PPG

14.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

919

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Amari Cooper

Drake London

Head to Head

11.2 PPG14.0 PPG

16 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Amari Cooper: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amari Cooper is producing at 51% of elite pace and Drake London at 64%. That ranking gap means Drake London carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Amari Cooper vs Drake London: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Amari Cooper and Drake London for your lineup, you are not alone. Amari Cooper finished the 2025 season at 11.2 PPG for the Buffalo Bills (16 games), and Drake London averaged 14.0 for the Atlanta Falcons (12 games).

That 2.8-point weekly advantage for Drake London is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Amari Cooper turned 95 targets into 782 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Drake London converted 112 looks into 919 yards and 7 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Amari Cooper has his bye in Week 12, and Drake London rests in Week 11. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Amari Cooper (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Drake London (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Drake London outscored Amari Cooper by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amari Cooper played 16 games in 2025 compared to Drake London's 12. That durability gap means Amari Cooper contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Drake London scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Drake London saw 112 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 Drake London: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amari Cooper	Drake London
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.2	14.0
Games Played	16	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	179	168
Receptions	65	68
Rec/Game	4.1	5.7
Receiving Yards	782	919
Rec Yds/Game	48.9	76.6
Receiving TDs	4	7
Targets	95	112
Target Share/Game	5.9	9.3
Age	-	24
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Drake London at 14.0 PPG, 2.8 points per game above Amari Cooper's 11.2. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Amari Cooper or Drake London in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 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 Drake London average in 2025?▾

Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Drake London averaged 14.0 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

When are Amari Cooper and Drake London's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Amari Cooper (BUF) has a bye in Week 12, and Drake London (ATL) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Amari Cooper or Drake London a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Drake London outscored Amari Cooper by 2.8 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.