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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Kupp vs Davante AdamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to Cooper Kupp's 10.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

Davante Adams is the better play on a neutral week. 13.8 PPG with 789 yards gives a reliable baseline. Cooper Kupp at 10.8 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Davante Adams higher, but do not fade Cooper Kupp entirely.

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

WRLos Angeles Rams#8PPG LEADER

Davante Adams

PPG

13.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

114

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Cooper Kupp

Davante Adams

Head to Head

10.8 PPG13.8 PPG

12 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Cooper Kupp is producing at 49% of elite pace and Davante Adams at 63%. That ranking gap means Davante Adams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cooper Kupp vs Davante Adams: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Cooper Kupp and Davante Adams is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Los Angeles Rams wide receiver put up 10.8 PPG in 2025 over 12 games; Davante Adams of the Los Angeles Rams averaged 13.8 in 14. A 3.0-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.0 points favors Davante Adams, 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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Cooper Kupp turned 92 targets into 748 yards and 5 touchdowns, while Davante Adams converted 114 looks into 789 yards and 14 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Cooper Kupp sits Week 6 while Davante Adams is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Davante Adams is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Cooper Kupp is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Cooper Kupp (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Davante Adams (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Davante Adams outscored Cooper Kupp by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Davante Adams played 14 games in 2025 compared to Cooper Kupp's 12. That durability gap means Davante Adams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Davante Adams scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Davante Adams saw 114 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 Davante Adams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Kupp	Davante Adams
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	13.8
Games Played	12	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	193
Receptions	62	60
Rec/Game	5.2	4.3
Receiving Yards	748	789
Rec Yds/Game	62.3	56.4
Receiving TDs	5	14
Targets	92	114
Target Share/Game	7.7	8.1
Age	-	33
Experience	-	11 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

Summary

13.8 PPG for Davante Adams versus 10.8 for Cooper Kupp in 2025. The baseline favors Davante Adams, 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 Davante Adams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 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 Davante Adams average in 2025?▾

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are Cooper Kupp and Davante Adams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cooper Kupp (LAR) has a bye in Week 6, and Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cooper Kupp or Davante Adams a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Davante Adams outscored Cooper Kupp by 3.0 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.