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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Cooper KuppWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.6 PPG to Cooper Kupp's 10.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the better fantasy play this season.

Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.8-PPG advantage is real (15.6 to 10.8), and Amon-Ra St. Brown's 11 touchdowns show scoring upside. Cooper Kupp 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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WRDetroit Lions#4PPG LEADER

Amon-Ra St. Brown

PPG

15.6

Games

Rec

117

Rec Yds

1,401

Rec TDs

Targets

172

Bye

Week 6

WRLos Angeles Rams#99

Cooper Kupp

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

748

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Cooper Kupp

Head to Head

15.6 PPG10.8 PPG

17 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Cooper Kupp: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amon-Ra St. Brown is producing at 71% of elite pace and Cooper Kupp at 49%. That ranking gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Cooper Kupp: The Full Breakdown

Amon-Ra St. Brown and Cooper Kupp are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 PPG across 17 games with the Detroit Lions, while Cooper Kupp posted 10.8 PPG in 12 appearances for the Los Angeles Rams.

A 4.8-PPG gap gives Amon-Ra St. Brown 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.

Target volume is the story here. Amon-Ra St. Brown saw 172 targets in 2025, while Cooper Kupp drew 92. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Amon-Ra St. Brown, even in weeks where Cooper Kupp posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 6 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Amon-Ra St. Brown at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Cooper Kupp is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Amon-Ra St. Brown (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Cooper Kupp (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Cooper Kupp by a projected 82 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cooper Kupp's 12. That durability gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown saw 172 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 6 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Cooper Kupp: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amon-Ra St. Brown	Cooper Kupp
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.6	10.8
Games Played	17	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	265	130
Receptions	117	62
Rec/Game	6.9	5.2
Receiving Yards	1,401	748
Rec Yds/Game	82.4	62.3
Receiving TDs	11	5
Targets	172	92
Target Share/Game	10.1	7.7
Age	26	-
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Cooper Kupp by 4.8 PPG in 2025 (15.6 to 10.8). 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 Amon-Ra St. Brown or Cooper Kupp in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 PPG compared to Cooper Kupp'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 Amon-Ra St. Brown and Cooper Kupp average in 2025?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 4.8 points per game.

Do Amon-Ra St. Brown and Cooper Kupp share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Amon-Ra St. Brown and Cooper Kupp share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Amon-Ra St. Brown or Cooper Kupp a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Cooper Kupp by 4.8 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.