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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Amari Cooper vs Mike EvansWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Amari Cooper is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Mike Evans's 8.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Amari Cooper is the better fantasy play this season.

Amari Cooper is the better play on a neutral week. 11.2 PPG with 782 yards gives a reliable baseline. Mike Evans at 8.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Amari Cooper higher, but do not fade Mike Evans entirely.

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

WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#40

Mike Evans

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

368

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Amari Cooper

Mike Evans

Head to Head

11.2 PPG8.7 PPG

16 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Amari Cooper: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Mike Evans: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #40 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amari Cooper is producing at 51% of elite pace and Mike Evans at 40%. That ranking gap means Mike Evans carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Amari Cooper vs Mike Evans: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Amari Cooper and Mike Evans is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Buffalo Bills wide receiver put up 11.2 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Mike Evans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers averaged 8.7 in 8. A 2.5-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.5 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 Mike Evans drew 62. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Amari Cooper, even in weeks where Mike Evans 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 Mike Evans is off Week 10. 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. Mike Evans (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Amari Cooper outscored Mike Evans by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amari Cooper played 16 games in 2025 compared to Mike Evans's 8. 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 Mike Evans: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amari Cooper	Mike Evans
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.2	8.7
Games Played	16	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	179	70
Receptions	65	30
Rec/Game	4.1	3.8
Receiving Yards	782	368
Rec Yds/Game	48.9	46.0
Receiving TDs	4	3
Targets	95	62
Target Share/Game	5.9	7.8
Age	-	32
Experience	-	11 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 10

Summary

11.2 PPG for Amari Cooper versus 8.7 for Mike Evans 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 Mike Evans in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amari Cooper has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Mike Evans's 8.7 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 Mike Evans average in 2025?▾

Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Mike Evans averaged 8.7 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are Amari Cooper and Mike Evans's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Amari Cooper (BUF) has a bye in Week 12, and Mike Evans (TB) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Amari Cooper or Mike Evans a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Amari Cooper outscored Mike Evans by 2.5 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.