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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Amari Cooper vs Garrett WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Amari Cooper's 11.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Garrett Wilson and Amari Cooper are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.4-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRBuffalo Bills#99

Amari Cooper

PPG

11.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

782

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

WRNew York Jets#16PPG LEADER

Garrett Wilson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

395

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Amari Cooper

Garrett Wilson

Head to Head

11.2 PPG11.6 PPG

16 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Amari Cooper: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amari Cooper is producing at 51% of elite pace and Garrett Wilson at 53%. That ranking gap means Garrett Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Amari Cooper vs Garrett Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Amari Cooper (11.2 PPG) and Garrett Wilson (11.6 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Amari Cooper played 16 games for the Buffalo Bills; Garrett Wilson suited up 7 times for the New York Jets.

A 0.4-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Target volume is the story here. Amari Cooper saw 95 targets in 2025, while Garrett Wilson drew 59. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Amari Cooper, even in weeks where Garrett Wilson posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Amari Cooper sits Week 12 while Garrett Wilson is off Week 13. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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. Garrett Wilson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Garrett Wilson outscored Amari Cooper by a projected 7 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amari Cooper played 16 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. 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 Garrett Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amari Cooper	Garrett Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.2	11.6
Games Played	16	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	179	81
Receptions	65	36
Rec/Game	4.1	5.1
Receiving Yards	782	395
Rec Yds/Game	48.9	56.4
Receiving TDs	4	4
Targets	95	59
Target Share/Game	5.9	8.4
Age	-	25
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 13

Summary

11.6 PPG for Garrett Wilson versus 11.2 for Amari Cooper in 2025. The baseline favors Garrett Wilson, 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 Garrett Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Garrett Wilson has the edge at 11.6 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 Garrett Wilson average in 2025?▾

Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Amari Cooper and Garrett Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Amari Cooper (BUF) has a bye in Week 12, and Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Amari Cooper or Garrett Wilson a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson outscored Amari Cooper by 0.4 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.