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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Kupp vs Dalton KincaidWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Dalton Kincaid's 8.9 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. Dalton Kincaid (8.9 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.

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

Rec

Rec Yds

748

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TEBuffalo Bills#11

Dalton Kincaid

PPG

8.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

571

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Cooper Kupp

Dalton Kincaid

Head to Head

10.8 PPG8.9 PPG

12 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Dalton Kincaid: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #11 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 2 (Strong Starter) TE in most league formats.

Cooper Kupp vs Dalton Kincaid: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Cooper Kupp (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against Dalton Kincaid (TE, Buffalo Bills) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Dalton Kincaid posted 8.9 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.

Cooper Kupp has his bye in Week 6, Dalton Kincaid in Week 7. 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. Dalton Kincaid (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Cooper Kupp outscored Dalton Kincaid by a projected 32 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 wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cooper Kupp vs Dalton Kincaid: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Kupp	Dalton Kincaid
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	8.9
Games Played	12	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	107
Receptions	62	39
Rec/Game	5.2	3.3
Receiving Yards	748	571
Rec Yds/Game	62.3	47.6
Receiving TDs	5	5
Targets	92	49
Target Share/Game	7.7	4.1
Age	-	26
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 7

Summary

10.8 PPG for Cooper Kupp versus 8.9 for Dalton Kincaid 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 Cooper Kupp or Dalton Kincaid in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cooper Kupp has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Dalton Kincaid's 8.9 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 Cooper Kupp and Dalton Kincaid average in 2025?▾

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Dalton Kincaid averaged 8.9 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

When are Cooper Kupp and Dalton Kincaid's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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