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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Kupp vs Mike EvansWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Mike Evans's 8.7 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. Mike Evans at 8.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Cooper Kupp higher, but do not fade Mike Evans 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

WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#40

Mike Evans

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

368

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Cooper Kupp

Mike Evans

Head to Head

10.8 PPG8.7 PPG

12 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Mike Evans: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #40 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Cooper Kupp is producing at 49% of elite pace and Mike Evans at 40%. That ranking gap means Mike Evans carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cooper Kupp vs Mike Evans: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Cooper Kupp and Mike Evans is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Los Angeles Rams wide receiver put up 10.8 PPG in 2025 over 12 games; Mike Evans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers averaged 8.7 in 8. A 2.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.1 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.

Target volume is the story here. Cooper Kupp saw 92 targets in 2025, while Mike Evans drew 62. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Cooper Kupp, even in weeks where Mike Evans posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Cooper Kupp is off Week 6 and Mike Evans Week 10. 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. Mike Evans (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Cooper Kupp outscored Mike Evans by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cooper Kupp played 12 games in 2025 compared to Mike Evans's 8. That durability gap means Cooper Kupp 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 Mike Evans: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Kupp	Mike Evans
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	8.7
Games Played	12	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	70
Receptions	62	30
Rec/Game	5.2	3.8
Receiving Yards	748	368
Rec Yds/Game	62.3	46.0
Receiving TDs	5	3
Targets	92	62
Target Share/Game	7.7	7.8
Age	-	32
Experience	-	11 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 10

Summary

10.8 PPG for Cooper Kupp versus 8.7 for Mike Evans 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 Mike Evans in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cooper Kupp has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Mike Evans's 8.7 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 Mike Evans average in 2025?▾

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Mike Evans averaged 8.7 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Cooper Kupp and Mike Evans's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cooper Kupp (LAR) has a bye in Week 6, and Mike Evans (TB) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cooper Kupp or Mike Evans a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Cooper Kupp outscored Mike Evans by 2.1 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.