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Amari Cooper vs Mack HollinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Amari Cooper is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Mack Hollins'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 Mack Hollins by 5.2 PPG in 2025 with 4 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Amari Cooper is the clear pick. Mack Hollins 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
16
Rec
65
Rec Yds
782
Rec TDs
4
Targets
95
Bye
Week 12
WRNew England Patriots#99
Mack Hollins
PPG
6.0
Games
15
Rec
46
Rec Yds
550
Rec TDs
2
Targets
65
Bye
Week 14

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Amari Cooper
Mack Hollins

Head to Head

11.2 PPG6.0 PPG
16 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

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

Amari Cooper vs Mack Hollins: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Amari Cooper and Mack Hollins for your lineup, you are not alone. Amari Cooper finished the 2025 season at 11.2 PPG for the Buffalo Bills (16 games), and Mack Hollins averaged 6.0 for the New England Patriots (15 games).

That 5.2-point weekly advantage for Amari Cooper 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.

Target volume is the story here. Amari Cooper saw 95 targets in 2025, while Mack Hollins drew 65. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Amari Cooper, even in weeks where Mack Hollins 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 Mack Hollins is off Week 14. 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

Amari Cooper is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Mack Hollins 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. Mack Hollins (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

  • Amari Cooper outscored Mack Hollins by a projected 88 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Amari Cooper played 16 games in 2025 compared to Mack Hollins's 15. 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 Mack Hollins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatAmari CooperMack Hollins
PPG (Half-PPR)11.26.0
Games Played1615
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)17990
Receptions6546
Rec/Game4.13.1
Receiving Yards782550
Rec Yds/Game48.936.7
Receiving TDs42
Targets9565
Target Share/Game5.94.3
Age-32
Experience-9 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 12Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Amari Cooper at 11.2 PPG, 5.2 points per game above Mack Hollins's 6.0. 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 Mack Hollins in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Amari Cooper has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Mack Hollins'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 Mack Hollins average in 2025?

Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Mack Hollins averaged 6.0 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 5.2 points per game.

When are Amari Cooper and Mack Hollins's bye weeks in 2026?

Amari Cooper (BUF) has a bye in Week 12, and Mack Hollins (NE) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Amari Cooper or Mack Hollins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Amari Cooper outscored Mack Hollins 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.

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