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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Amari Cooper vs Jake TongesWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Amari Cooper is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Jake Tonges's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Amari Cooper is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Amari Cooper (11.2 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Jake Tonges (8.5 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#99PPG LEADER

Amari Cooper

PPG

11.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

782

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

TESan Francisco 49ers#15

Jake Tonges

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Amari Cooper

Jake Tonges

Head to Head

11.2 PPG8.5 PPG

16 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Amari Cooper: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Jake Tonges: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #15 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 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Amari Cooper vs Jake Tonges: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Amari Cooper (WR, Buffalo Bills) against Jake Tonges (TE, San Francisco 49ers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Jake Tonges posted 8.5 PPG across 9 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, Jake Tonges in Week 8. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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. Jake Tonges (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Amari Cooper outscored Jake Tonges by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amari Cooper played 16 games in 2025 compared to Jake Tonges's 9. That durability gap means Amari Cooper contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jake Tonges scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•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 Jake Tonges: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amari Cooper	Jake Tonges
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.2	8.5
Games Played	16	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	179	77
Receptions	65	34
Rec/Game	4.1	3.8
Receiving Yards	782	293
Rec Yds/Game	48.9	32.6
Receiving TDs	4	5
Targets	95	46
Target Share/Game	5.9	5.1
Age	-	26
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 8

Summary

11.2 PPG for Amari Cooper versus 8.5 for Jake Tonges 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 Jake Tonges in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amari Cooper has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Jake Tonges's 8.5 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 Jake Tonges average in 2025?▾

Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

When are Amari Cooper and Jake Tonges's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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