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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Amari Cooper vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Amari Cooper is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Tyreek Hill's 10.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Amari Cooper is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Amari Cooper and Tyreek Hill are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.4-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRBuffalo Bills#99PPG LEADER

Amari Cooper

PPG

11.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

782

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

WRMiami Dolphins#20

Tyreek Hill

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

265

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Amari Cooper

Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

11.2 PPG10.8 PPG

16 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Amari Cooper: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amari Cooper is producing at 51% of elite pace and Tyreek Hill at 49%. That ranking gap means Tyreek Hill carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Amari Cooper vs Tyreek Hill: The Full Breakdown

Amari Cooper (11.2 PPG) and Tyreek Hill (10.8 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Amari Cooper played 16 games for the Buffalo Bills; Tyreek Hill suited up 4 times for the Miami Dolphins.

A 0.4-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Target volume is the story here. Amari Cooper saw 95 targets in 2025, while Tyreek Hill drew 29. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Amari Cooper, even in weeks where Tyreek Hill 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 Tyreek Hill is off Week 6. 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. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Amari Cooper outscored Tyreek Hill by a projected 7 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amari Cooper played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. 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 Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amari Cooper	Tyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.2	10.8
Games Played	16	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	179	43
Receptions	65	21
Rec/Game	4.1	5.3
Receiving Yards	782	265
Rec Yds/Game	48.9	66.3
Receiving TDs	4	1
Targets	95	29
Target Share/Game	5.9	7.3
Age	-	32
Experience	-	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 6

Summary

11.2 PPG for Amari Cooper versus 10.8 for Tyreek Hill 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 Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amari Cooper has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Tyreek Hill's 10.8 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 Tyreek Hill average in 2025?▾

Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Amari Cooper and Tyreek Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Amari Cooper (BUF) has a bye in Week 12, and Tyreek Hill (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Amari Cooper or Tyreek Hill a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Amari Cooper outscored Tyreek Hill by 0.4 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.