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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Kupp vs Jayden HigginsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Jayden Higgins's 6.4 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 4.4-PPG advantage is real (10.8 to 6.4), and Cooper Kupp's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jayden Higgins 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

WRHouston Texans#99

Jayden Higgins

PPG

6.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

525

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Cooper Kupp

Jayden Higgins

Head to Head

10.8 PPG6.4 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Jayden Higgins: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Cooper Kupp is producing at 49% of elite pace and Jayden Higgins at 29%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Cooper Kupp vs Jayden Higgins: The Full Breakdown

Cooper Kupp and Jayden Higgins are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG across 12 games with the Los Angeles Rams, while Jayden Higgins posted 6.4 PPG in 17 appearances for the Houston Texans.

A 4.4-PPG gap gives Cooper Kupp the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Cooper Kupp turned 92 targets into 748 yards and 5 touchdowns, while Jayden Higgins converted 68 looks into 525 yards and 6 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Cooper Kupp has his bye in Week 6, and Jayden Higgins rests in Week 14. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Cooper Kupp at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Jayden Higgins is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Cooper Kupp (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Jayden Higgins (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Cooper Kupp outscored Jayden Higgins by a projected 75 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jayden Higgins played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cooper Kupp's 12. That durability gap means Jayden Higgins contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jayden Higgins scored 6 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 Jayden Higgins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Kupp	Jayden Higgins
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	6.4
Games Played	12	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	109
Receptions	62	41
Rec/Game	5.2	2.4
Receiving Yards	748	525
Rec Yds/Game	62.3	30.9
Receiving TDs	5	6
Targets	92	68
Target Share/Game	7.7	4.0
Age	-	23
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 14

Summary

Cooper Kupp outscored Jayden Higgins by 4.4 PPG in 2025 (10.8 to 6.4). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cooper Kupp or Jayden Higgins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cooper Kupp has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Jayden Higgins's 6.4 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 Jayden Higgins average in 2025?▾

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.4 points per game.

When are Cooper Kupp and Jayden Higgins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cooper Kupp (LAR) has a bye in Week 6, and Jayden Higgins (HOU) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cooper Kupp or Jayden Higgins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Cooper Kupp outscored Jayden Higgins by 4.4 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.