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Updated September 8, 2026 from live stats

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

DraftCall Analytics

Start Cooper Kupp over Dallas Goedert in 2026.

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG in 2025 to Dallas Goedert's 10.3, a 0.5 point per game edge. Kupp posted that edge in only 12 games, so the per-game ceiling is real but watch his availability.

The Bottom Line

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 RamsPPG LEADER

Cooper Kupp

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

748

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5

Dallas Goedert

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

591

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Cooper Kupp

Dallas Goedert

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10.8 PPG10.3 PPG

12 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Unranked WR. Dallas Goedert: Tier 2 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. An Unranked WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (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.
Stat	Cooper Kupp	Dallas Goedert
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	10.3
Games Played	12	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	155
Receptions	62	60
Rec/Game	5.2	4.0
Receiving Yards	748	591
Rec Yds/Game	62.3	39.4
Receiving TDs	5	11
Targets	92	82
Target Share/Game	7.7	5.5
Age	-	31
Experience	-	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 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.

Should I draft Cooper Kupp or Dallas Goedert in 2026 fantasy football?▾

They come off the board at different positions, so weigh Cooper Kupp's 10.8 fantasy points per game against Dallas Goedert's 10.3 and what your roster still needs at TE. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

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.