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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Kupp vs DJ MooreWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to DJ Moore's 8.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy play this season.

Cooper Kupp has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.1-PPG advantage is real (10.8 to 8.7), and Cooper Kupp's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. DJ Moore is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

WRChicago Bears#41

DJ Moore

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

682

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Cooper Kupp

DJ Moore

Head to Head

10.8 PPG8.7 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). DJ Moore: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #41 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Cooper Kupp is producing at 49% of elite pace and DJ Moore at 40%. That ranking gap means DJ Moore carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cooper Kupp vs DJ Moore: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Cooper Kupp (Los Angeles Rams) finished the 2025 season averaging 10.8 fantasy points per game in 12 games. DJ Moore (Chicago Bears) came in at 8.7 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Cooper Kupp carries a 2.1-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Cooper Kupp turned 92 targets into 748 yards and 5 touchdowns, while DJ Moore converted 85 looks into 682 yards and 6 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One scheduling note: Cooper Kupp is off Week 6 and DJ Moore Week 10. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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. DJ Moore (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Cooper Kupp outscored DJ Moore by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•DJ Moore played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cooper Kupp's 12. That durability gap means DJ Moore contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•DJ Moore scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 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 DJ Moore: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Kupp	DJ Moore
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	8.7
Games Played	12	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	148
Receptions	62	50
Rec/Game	5.2	2.9
Receiving Yards	748	682
Rec Yds/Game	62.3	40.1
Receiving TDs	5	6
Targets	92	85
Target Share/Game	7.7	5.0
Age	-	29
Experience	-	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Cooper Kupp holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.8 points per game. DJ Moore averaged 8.7 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 DJ Moore in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cooper Kupp has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to DJ Moore's 8.7 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 DJ Moore average in 2025?▾

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. DJ Moore averaged 8.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Cooper Kupp and DJ Moore's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Cooper Kupp or DJ Moore a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Cooper Kupp outscored DJ Moore by 2.1 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.