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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Kupp vs Michael WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Michael Wilson's 10.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Cooper Kupp and Michael Wilson are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.1-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

WRArizona Cardinals#24

Michael Wilson

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,006

Rec TDs

Targets

126

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Cooper Kupp

Michael Wilson

Head to Head

10.8 PPG10.7 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Michael Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Cooper Kupp is producing at 49% of elite pace and Michael Wilson at 49%. That ranking gap means Michael Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cooper Kupp vs Michael Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Cooper Kupp (10.8 PPG) and Michael Wilson (10.7 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Cooper Kupp played 12 games for the Los Angeles Rams; Michael Wilson suited up 17 times for the Arizona Cardinals.

A 0.1-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Target volume is the story here. Michael Wilson saw 126 targets in 2025, while Cooper Kupp drew 92. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Michael Wilson, even in weeks where Cooper Kupp posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Cooper Kupp sits Week 6 while Michael Wilson is off Week 14. 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. Michael Wilson (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Cooper Kupp outscored Michael Wilson by a projected 2 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Michael Wilson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cooper Kupp's 12. That durability gap means Michael Wilson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Michael Wilson scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Michael Wilson saw 126 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 Michael Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Kupp	Michael Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	10.7
Games Played	12	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	182
Receptions	62	78
Rec/Game	5.2	4.6
Receiving Yards	748	1,006
Rec Yds/Game	62.3	59.2
Receiving TDs	5	7
Targets	92	126
Target Share/Game	7.7	7.4
Age	-	26
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 14

Summary

10.8 PPG for Cooper Kupp versus 10.7 for Michael Wilson 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 Michael Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cooper Kupp has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Michael Wilson's 10.7 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 Michael Wilson average in 2025?▾

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Michael Wilson averaged 10.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.1 points per game.

When are Cooper Kupp and Michael Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Cooper Kupp or Michael Wilson a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Cooper Kupp outscored Michael Wilson by 0.1 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.