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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Cooper KuppWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 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. Chris Godwin Jr. at 7.4 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Cooper Kupp higher, but do not fade Chris Godwin Jr. entirely.

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

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WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#54

Chris Godwin Jr.

PPG

7.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

360

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

Chris Godwin Jr.

Cooper Kupp

Head to Head

7.4 PPG10.8 PPG

9 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Godwin Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #54 at the position). Cooper Kupp: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Chris Godwin Jr. is producing at 34% of elite pace and Cooper Kupp at 49%. That ranking gap means Chris Godwin Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Cooper Kupp: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Chris Godwin Jr. and Cooper Kupp is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver put up 7.4 PPG in 2025 over 9 games; Cooper Kupp of the Los Angeles Rams averaged 10.8 in 12. A 3.4-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.4 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.

Target volume is the story here. Cooper Kupp saw 92 targets in 2025, while Chris Godwin Jr. drew 51. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Cooper Kupp, even in weeks where Chris Godwin Jr. posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Chris Godwin Jr. is off Week 10 and Cooper Kupp Week 6. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Cooper Kupp is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Chris Godwin Jr. is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Chris Godwin Jr. (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Cooper Kupp (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Cooper Kupp outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by a projected 58 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cooper Kupp played 12 games in 2025 compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 9. That durability gap means Cooper Kupp 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

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Cooper Kupp: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chris Godwin Jr.	Cooper Kupp
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.4	10.8
Games Played	9	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	67	130
Receptions	33	62
Rec/Game	3.7	5.2
Receiving Yards	360	748
Rec Yds/Game	40.0	62.3
Receiving TDs	2	5
Targets	51	92
Target Share/Game	5.7	7.7
Age	30	-
Experience	8 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

10.8 PPG for Cooper Kupp versus 7.4 for Chris Godwin Jr. 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 Chris Godwin Jr. or Cooper Kupp in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cooper Kupp has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 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 Chris Godwin Jr. and Cooper Kupp average in 2025?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 3.4 points per game.

When are Chris Godwin Jr. and Cooper Kupp's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. (TB) 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 Chris Godwin Jr. or Cooper Kupp a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Cooper Kupp outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by 3.4 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.