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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cedric Tillman vs Cooper KuppWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Cedric Tillman's 8.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy play this season.

Cooper Kupp is the better play on a neutral week. 10.8 PPG with 748 yards gives a reliable baseline. Cedric Tillman at 8.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Cooper Kupp higher, but do not fade Cedric Tillman entirely.

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

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WRCleveland Browns#99

Cedric Tillman

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

612

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRLos Angeles Rams#99PPG LEADER

Cooper Kupp

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

748

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Cedric Tillman

Cooper Kupp

Head to Head

8.2 PPG10.8 PPG

14 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Cedric Tillman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Cooper Kupp: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Cedric Tillman is producing at 37% of elite pace and Cooper Kupp at 49%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Cedric Tillman vs Cooper Kupp: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Cedric Tillman and Cooper Kupp is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Cleveland Browns wide receiver put up 8.2 PPG in 2025 over 14 games; Cooper Kupp of the Los Angeles Rams averaged 10.8 in 12. A 2.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.6 points favors Cooper Kupp, 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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Cedric Tillman turned 78 targets into 612 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Cooper Kupp converted 92 looks into 748 yards and 5 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Cedric Tillman sits Week 10 while Cooper Kupp 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: Cedric Tillman (age 27) 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?

•Cooper Kupp outscored Cedric Tillman by a projected 44 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cedric Tillman played 14 games in 2025 compared to Cooper Kupp's 12. That durability gap means Cedric Tillman contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•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 wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cedric Tillman vs Cooper Kupp: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cedric Tillman	Cooper Kupp
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	10.8
Games Played	14	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	115	130
Receptions	50	62
Rec/Game	3.6	5.2
Receiving Yards	612	748
Rec Yds/Game	43.7	62.3
Receiving TDs	4	5
Targets	78	92
Target Share/Game	5.6	7.7
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

10.8 PPG for Cooper Kupp versus 8.2 for Cedric Tillman in 2025. The baseline favors Cooper Kupp, 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 Cedric Tillman or Cooper Kupp in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cooper Kupp has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Cedric Tillman's 8.2 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 Cedric Tillman and Cooper Kupp average in 2025?▾

Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

When are Cedric Tillman and Cooper Kupp's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cedric Tillman (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Cooper Kupp (LAR) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cedric Tillman or Cooper Kupp a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Cooper Kupp outscored Cedric Tillman by 2.6 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.