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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Amari Cooper vs Jalen McMillanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Amari Cooper is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Jalen McMillan's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Amari Cooper is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Amari Cooper outscored Jalen McMillan by 5.2 PPG in 2025 with 4 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Amari Cooper is the clear pick. Jalen McMillan profiles as a matchup-dependent wide receiver who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRBuffalo Bills#99PPG LEADER

Amari Cooper

PPG

11.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

782

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#99

Jalen McMillan

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

178

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Amari Cooper

Jalen McMillan

Head to Head

11.2 PPG6.0 PPG

16 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Amari Cooper: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Jalen McMillan: 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 Jalen McMillan at 27%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Amari Cooper vs Jalen McMillan: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Amari Cooper and Jalen McMillan is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Buffalo Bills wide receiver put up 11.2 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Jalen McMillan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers averaged 6.0 in 4. A 5.2-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 5.2 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.

Target volume is the story here. Amari Cooper saw 95 targets in 2025, while Jalen McMillan drew 15. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Amari Cooper, even in weeks where Jalen McMillan posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Amari Cooper is off Week 12 and Jalen McMillan Week 11. 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. Jalen McMillan 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. Jalen McMillan (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Amari Cooper outscored Jalen McMillan by a projected 88 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amari Cooper played 16 games in 2025 compared to Jalen McMillan's 4. That durability gap means Amari Cooper contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•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 Jalen McMillan: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amari Cooper	Jalen McMillan
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.2	6.0
Games Played	16	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	179	24
Receptions	65	12
Rec/Game	4.1	3.0
Receiving Yards	782	178
Rec Yds/Game	48.9	44.5
Receiving TDs	4	0
Targets	95	15
Target Share/Game	5.9	3.8
Age	-	24
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 11

Summary

11.2 PPG for Amari Cooper versus 6.0 for Jalen McMillan 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 Jalen McMillan in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amari Cooper has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Jalen McMillan's 6.0 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 Jalen McMillan average in 2025?▾

Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jalen McMillan averaged 6.0 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 5.2 points per game.

When are Amari Cooper and Jalen McMillan's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Amari Cooper or Jalen McMillan a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Amari Cooper outscored Jalen McMillan by 5.2 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.