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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Kupp vs Jakobi MeyersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Jakobi Meyers's 8.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy play this season.

Cooper Kupp is the better play on a neutral week. 10.8 PPG with 748 yards gives a reliable baseline. Jakobi Meyers at 8.6 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Cooper Kupp higher, but do not fade Jakobi Meyers entirely.

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

WRJacksonville Jaguars#42

Jakobi Meyers

PPG

8.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

835

Rec TDs

Targets

110

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Cooper Kupp

Jakobi Meyers

Head to Head

10.8 PPG8.6 PPG

12 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Jakobi Meyers: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #42 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Cooper Kupp is producing at 49% of elite pace and Jakobi Meyers at 39%. That ranking gap means Jakobi Meyers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cooper Kupp vs Jakobi Meyers: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Cooper Kupp and Jakobi Meyers is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Los Angeles Rams wide receiver put up 10.8 PPG in 2025 over 12 games; Jakobi Meyers of the Jacksonville Jaguars averaged 8.6 in 16. A 2.2-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.2 points favors Cooper Kupp, 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 Jakobi Meyers converted 110 looks into 835 yards and 3 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 Jakobi Meyers is off Week 7. 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

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

Did You Know?

•Cooper Kupp outscored Jakobi Meyers by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jakobi Meyers played 16 games in 2025 compared to Cooper Kupp's 12. That durability gap means Jakobi Meyers 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.
•Jakobi Meyers saw 110 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 Jakobi Meyers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Kupp	Jakobi Meyers
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	8.6
Games Played	12	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	138
Receptions	62	75
Rec/Game	5.2	4.7
Receiving Yards	748	835
Rec Yds/Game	62.3	52.2
Receiving TDs	5	3
Targets	92	110
Target Share/Game	7.7	6.9
Age	-	29
Experience	-	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 7

Summary

10.8 PPG for Cooper Kupp versus 8.6 for Jakobi Meyers in 2025. The baseline favors Cooper Kupp, 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 Jakobi Meyers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cooper Kupp has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Jakobi Meyers's 8.6 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 Jakobi Meyers average in 2025?▾

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Jakobi Meyers averaged 8.6 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Cooper Kupp and Jakobi Meyers's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cooper Kupp (LAR) has a bye in Week 6, and Jakobi Meyers (JAX) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cooper Kupp or Jakobi Meyers a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Cooper Kupp outscored Jakobi Meyers by 2.2 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.