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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Kupp vs D'Andre SwiftWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

D'Andre Swift is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.2 PPG to Cooper Kupp's 10.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

D'Andre Swift is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, D'Andre Swift (13.2 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Cooper Kupp (10.8 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.

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

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WRLos Angeles Rams#99

Cooper Kupp

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

748

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

RBChicago Bears#16PPG LEADER

D'Andre Swift

PPG

13.2

Games

Rush Yds

1,087

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

299

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Cooper Kupp

D'Andre Swift

Head to Head

10.8 PPG13.2 PPG

12 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). D'Andre Swift: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #16 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 3 (Flex/Starter) RB in most league formats.

Cooper Kupp vs D'Andre Swift: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Cooper Kupp (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against D'Andre Swift (RB, Chicago Bears) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while D'Andre Swift posted 13.2 PPG across 16 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, D'Andre Swift 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. D'Andre Swift (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•D'Andre Swift outscored Cooper Kupp by a projected 41 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•D'Andre Swift played 16 games in 2025 compared to Cooper Kupp's 12. That durability gap means D'Andre Swift contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•D'Andre Swift scored 10 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•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 D'Andre Swift: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Kupp	D'Andre Swift
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	13.2
Games Played	12	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	211
Rushing Yards	0	1,087
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	67.9
Rushing TDs	0	9
Receptions	62	34
Receiving Yards	748	299
Targets	92	48
Total TDs	5	10
Age	-	27
Experience	-	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, D'Andre Swift holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 13.2 points per game. Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cooper Kupp or D'Andre Swift in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, D'Andre Swift has the edge at 13.2 PPG compared to Cooper Kupp's 10.8 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 D'Andre Swift average in 2025?▾

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

When are Cooper Kupp and D'Andre Swift's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cooper Kupp (LAR) has a bye in Week 6, and D'Andre Swift (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.