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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Kupp vs Ladd McConkeyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Ladd McConkey's 9.2 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 1.6-PPG advantage is real (10.8 to 9.2), and Cooper Kupp's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Ladd McConkey is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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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

WRLos Angeles Chargers#38

Ladd McConkey

PPG

9.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

106

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Cooper Kupp

Ladd McConkey

Head to Head

10.8 PPG9.2 PPG

12 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Ladd McConkey: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #38 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Cooper Kupp is producing at 49% of elite pace and Ladd McConkey at 42%. That ranking gap means Ladd McConkey carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cooper Kupp vs Ladd McConkey: 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. Ladd McConkey (Los Angeles Chargers) came in at 9.2 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Cooper Kupp carries a 1.6-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 Ladd McConkey converted 106 looks into 789 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 Ladd McConkey Week 7. 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. Ladd McConkey (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Cooper Kupp outscored Ladd McConkey by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ladd McConkey played 16 games in 2025 compared to Cooper Kupp's 12. That durability gap means Ladd McConkey contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Ladd McConkey scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Ladd McConkey saw 106 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 Ladd McConkey: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Kupp	Ladd McConkey
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	9.2
Games Played	12	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	147
Receptions	62	66
Rec/Game	5.2	4.1
Receiving Yards	748	789
Rec Yds/Game	62.3	49.3
Receiving TDs	5	6
Targets	92	106
Target Share/Game	7.7	6.6
Age	-	24
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Cooper Kupp holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.8 points per game. Ladd McConkey averaged 9.2 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 Ladd McConkey in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cooper Kupp has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Ladd McConkey's 9.2 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 Ladd McConkey average in 2025?▾

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Ladd McConkey averaged 9.2 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Cooper Kupp and Ladd McConkey's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Cooper Kupp or Ladd McConkey a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Cooper Kupp outscored Ladd McConkey by 1.6 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.