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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Kupp vs Marquise BrownWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Marquise Brown's 7.1 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. Marquise Brown at 7.1 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Cooper Kupp higher, but do not fade Marquise Brown 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

WRKansas City Chiefs#56

Marquise Brown

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

587

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Cooper Kupp

Marquise Brown

Head to Head

10.8 PPG7.1 PPG

12 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Marquise Brown: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #56 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Cooper Kupp is producing at 49% of elite pace and Marquise Brown at 32%. That ranking gap means Marquise Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cooper Kupp vs Marquise Brown: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Cooper Kupp and Marquise Brown is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Los Angeles Rams wide receiver put up 10.8 PPG in 2025 over 12 games; Marquise Brown of the Kansas City Chiefs averaged 7.1 in 16. A 3.7-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.7 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 Marquise Brown converted 74 looks into 587 yards and 5 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 Marquise Brown rests in Week 5. 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

Cooper Kupp is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Marquise Brown 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. Marquise Brown (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Cooper Kupp outscored Marquise Brown by a projected 63 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Marquise Brown played 16 games in 2025 compared to Cooper Kupp's 12. That durability gap means Marquise Brown 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.
•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 Marquise Brown: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Kupp	Marquise Brown
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	7.1
Games Played	12	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	114
Receptions	62	49
Rec/Game	5.2	3.1
Receiving Yards	748	587
Rec Yds/Game	62.3	36.7
Receiving TDs	5	5
Targets	92	74
Target Share/Game	7.7	4.6
Age	-	28
Experience	-	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 5

Summary

10.8 PPG for Cooper Kupp versus 7.1 for Marquise Brown 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 Marquise Brown in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cooper Kupp has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Marquise Brown's 7.1 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 Marquise Brown average in 2025?▾

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Marquise Brown averaged 7.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.7 points per game.

When are Cooper Kupp and Marquise Brown's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cooper Kupp (LAR) has a bye in Week 6, and Marquise Brown (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cooper Kupp or Marquise Brown a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Cooper Kupp outscored Marquise Brown by 3.7 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.