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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Kupp vs Drake LondonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Drake London is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.0 PPG to Cooper Kupp's 10.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Drake London is the better fantasy play this season.

Drake London is the better play on a neutral week. 14.0 PPG with 919 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 Drake London 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

WRAtlanta Falcons#7PPG LEADER

Drake London

PPG

14.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

919

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Cooper Kupp

Drake London

Head to Head

10.8 PPG14.0 PPG

12 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Cooper Kupp is producing at 49% of elite pace and Drake London at 64%. That ranking gap means Drake London carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cooper Kupp vs Drake London: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Cooper Kupp and Drake London is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Los Angeles Rams wide receiver put up 10.8 PPG in 2025 over 12 games; Drake London of the Atlanta Falcons averaged 14.0 in 12. A 3.2-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.2 points favors Drake London, 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 Drake London converted 112 looks into 919 yards and 7 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 Drake London 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

Drake London 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. Drake London (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Drake London outscored Cooper Kupp by a projected 54 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Drake London scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Drake London saw 112 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 Drake London: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Kupp	Drake London
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	14.0
Games Played	12	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	168
Receptions	62	68
Rec/Game	5.2	5.7
Receiving Yards	748	919
Rec Yds/Game	62.3	76.6
Receiving TDs	5	7
Targets	92	112
Target Share/Game	7.7	9.3
Age	-	24
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

Summary

14.0 PPG for Drake London versus 10.8 for Cooper Kupp in 2025. The baseline favors Drake London, 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 Drake London in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 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 Drake London average in 2025?▾

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Drake London averaged 14.0 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

When are Cooper Kupp and Drake London's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Cooper Kupp or Drake London a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Drake London outscored Cooper Kupp by 3.2 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.