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Cooper Kupp vs Dallas GoedertWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Dallas Goedert's 10.3 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. Dallas Goedert (10.3 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.

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

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WRLos Angeles Rams#99PPG LEADER
Cooper Kupp
PPG
10.8
Games
12
Rec
62
Rec Yds
748
Rec TDs
5
Targets
92
Bye
Week 6
TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5
Dallas Goedert
PPG
10.3
Games
15
Rec
60
Rec Yds
591
Rec TDs
11
Targets
82
Bye
Week 10

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Cooper Kupp
Dallas Goedert

Head to Head

10.8 PPG10.3 PPG
12 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 5 (Deep League) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) TE in most league formats.

Cooper Kupp vs Dallas Goedert: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Cooper Kupp (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against Dallas Goedert (TE, Philadelphia Eagles) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Dallas Goedert posted 10.3 PPG across 15 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.

Cooper Kupp has his bye in Week 6, Dallas Goedert in Week 10. 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: Cooper Kupp (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Dallas Goedert (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

  • Cooper Kupp outscored Dallas Goedert by a projected 9 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Dallas Goedert played 15 games in 2025 compared to Cooper Kupp's 12. That durability gap means Dallas Goedert contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Dallas Goedert scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
  • 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

Cooper Kupp vs Dallas Goedert: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatCooper KuppDallas Goedert
PPG (Half-PPR)10.810.3
Games Played1215
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)130155
Receptions6260
Rec/Game5.24.0
Receiving Yards748591
Rec Yds/Game62.339.4
Receiving TDs511
Targets9282
Target Share/Game7.75.5
Age-31
Experience-7 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Cooper Kupp at 10.8 PPG, 0.5 points per game above Dallas Goedert's 10.3. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cooper Kupp or Dallas Goedert in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Cooper Kupp has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Dallas Goedert's 10.3 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 Cooper Kupp and Dallas Goedert average in 2025?

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 0.5 points per game.

When are Cooper Kupp and Dallas Goedert's bye weeks in 2026?

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

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