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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Kupp vs David NjokuWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to David Njoku's 6.3 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. David Njoku (6.3 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.

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

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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

TECleveland Browns#26

David Njoku

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Cooper Kupp

David Njoku

Head to Head

10.8 PPG6.3 PPG

12 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). David Njoku: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #26 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 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE in most league formats.

Cooper Kupp vs David Njoku: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Cooper Kupp (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against David Njoku (TE, Cleveland Browns) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while David Njoku posted 6.3 PPG across 11 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, David Njoku in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Cooper Kupp is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. David Njoku 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. David Njoku (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Cooper Kupp outscored David Njoku by a projected 77 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cooper Kupp played 12 games in 2025 compared to David Njoku's 11. That durability gap means Cooper Kupp contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•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 David Njoku: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Kupp	David Njoku
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	6.3
Games Played	12	11
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	69
Receptions	62	33
Rec/Game	5.2	3.0
Receiving Yards	748	293
Rec Yds/Game	62.3	26.6
Receiving TDs	5	4
Targets	92	48
Target Share/Game	7.7	4.4
Age	-	29
Experience	-	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Cooper Kupp at 10.8 PPG, 4.5 points per game above David Njoku's 6.3. 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 David Njoku in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cooper Kupp has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to David Njoku's 6.3 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 David Njoku average in 2025?▾

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. David Njoku averaged 6.3 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 4.5 points per game.

When are Cooper Kupp and David Njoku's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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