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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brenton Strange vs Cooper KuppWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Brenton Strange's 7.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Cooper Kupp (10.8 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Brenton Strange (7.9 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEJacksonville Jaguars#19

Brenton Strange

PPG

7.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

540

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRLos Angeles Rams#99PPG LEADER

Cooper Kupp

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

748

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Brenton Strange

Cooper Kupp

Head to Head

7.9 PPG10.8 PPG

12 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Brenton Strange: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #19 at the position). Cooper Kupp: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 5 (Deep League) WR in most league formats.

Brenton Strange vs Cooper Kupp: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Brenton Strange (TE, Jacksonville Jaguars) against Cooper Kupp (WR, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Cooper Kupp posted 10.8 PPG across 12 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Brenton Strange has his bye in Week 7, Cooper Kupp in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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: Brenton Strange (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Cooper Kupp (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Cooper Kupp outscored Brenton Strange by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cooper Kupp scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Cooper Kupp saw 92 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brenton Strange vs Cooper Kupp: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brenton Strange	Cooper Kupp
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.9	10.8
Games Played	12	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	130
Receptions	46	62
Rec/Game	3.8	5.2
Receiving Yards	540	748
Rec Yds/Game	45.0	62.3
Receiving TDs	3	5
Targets	60	92
Target Share/Game	5.0	7.7
Age	25	-
Experience	2 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Cooper Kupp holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.8 points per game. Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brenton Strange or Cooper Kupp in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cooper Kupp has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Brenton Strange's 7.9 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 Brenton Strange and Cooper Kupp average in 2025?▾

Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

When are Brenton Strange and Cooper Kupp's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brenton Strange (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Cooper Kupp (LAR) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.