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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Kupp vs Kyren WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.4 PPG to Cooper Kupp's 10.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Kyren Williams (14.4 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Cooper Kupp (10.8 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#99

Cooper Kupp

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

748

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

RBLos Angeles Rams#11PPG LEADER

Kyren Williams

PPG

14.4

Games

Rush Yds

1,252

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Cooper Kupp

Kyren Williams

Head to Head

10.8 PPG14.4 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Kyren Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #11 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 2 (Strong Starter) RB in most league formats.

Cooper Kupp vs Kyren Williams: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Cooper Kupp (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against Kyren Williams (RB, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Kyren Williams posted 14.4 PPG across 17 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, Kyren Williams in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Kyren Williams 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. Kyren Williams (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Kyren Williams outscored Cooper Kupp by a projected 61 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyren Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cooper Kupp's 12. That durability gap means Kyren Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kyren Williams scored 13 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•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 Kyren Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Kupp	Kyren Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	14.4
Games Played	12	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	245
Rushing Yards	0	1,252
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	73.6
Rushing TDs	0	10
Receptions	62	36
Receiving Yards	748	281
Targets	92	50
Total TDs	5	13
Age	-	25
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Kyren Williams at 14.4 PPG, 3.6 points per game above Cooper Kupp's 10.8. 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 Kyren Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyren Williams has the edge at 14.4 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 Kyren Williams average in 2025?▾

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

When are Cooper Kupp and Kyren Williams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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