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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Amari Cooper vs Tyler LockettWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Amari Cooper is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Amari Cooper is the better fantasy play this season.

Amari Cooper has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.3-PPG advantage is real (11.2 to 6.9), and Amari Cooper's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Tyler Lockett is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

WRSeattle Seahawks#99

Tyler Lockett

PPG

6.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

548

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Amari Cooper

Tyler Lockett

Head to Head

11.2 PPG6.9 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Amari Cooper: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Tyler Lockett: 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 Tyler Lockett at 31%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Amari Cooper vs Tyler Lockett: The Full Breakdown

Amari Cooper and Tyler Lockett are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 PPG across 16 games with the Buffalo Bills, while Tyler Lockett posted 6.9 PPG in 15 appearances for the Seattle Seahawks.

A 4.3-PPG gap gives Amari Cooper the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Amari Cooper turned 95 targets into 782 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Tyler Lockett converted 72 looks into 548 yards and 2 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Amari Cooper sits Week 12 while Tyler Lockett 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

If you can acquire Amari Cooper at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Tyler Lockett is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Amari Cooper (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tyler Lockett (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Amari Cooper outscored Tyler Lockett by a projected 73 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amari Cooper played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Lockett'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 Tyler Lockett: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amari Cooper	Tyler Lockett
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.2	6.9
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	179	104
Receptions	65	48
Rec/Game	4.1	3.2
Receiving Yards	782	548
Rec Yds/Game	48.9	36.5
Receiving TDs	4	2
Targets	95	72
Target Share/Game	5.9	4.8
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 10

Summary

Amari Cooper outscored Tyler Lockett by 4.3 PPG in 2025 (11.2 to 6.9). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Amari Cooper or Tyler Lockett in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amari Cooper has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 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 Tyler Lockett average in 2025?▾

Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tyler Lockett averaged 6.9 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 4.3 points per game.

When are Amari Cooper and Tyler Lockett's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Amari Cooper or Tyler Lockett a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Amari Cooper outscored Tyler Lockett by 4.3 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.