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Cooper Kupp vs Parker WashingtonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Parker Washington's 10.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Cooper Kupp and Parker Washington are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.4-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
12
Rec
62
Rec Yds
748
Rec TDs
5
Targets
92
Bye
Week 6
WRJacksonville Jaguars#27
Parker Washington
PPG
10.4
Games
15
Rec
58
Rec Yds
847
Rec TDs
5
Targets
95
Bye
Week 7

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Cooper Kupp
Parker Washington

Head to Head

10.8 PPG10.4 PPG
12 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Parker Washington: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #27 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Cooper Kupp is producing at 49% of elite pace and Parker Washington at 47%. That ranking gap means Parker Washington carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cooper Kupp vs Parker Washington: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Cooper Kupp and Parker Washington is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.4 PPG in 2025, this is one of those wide receiver decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG with the Los Angeles Rams across 12 games, and Parker Washington posted 10.4 with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 15.

When two wide receivers are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Cooper Kupp turned 92 targets into 748 yards and 5 touchdowns, while Parker Washington converted 95 looks into 847 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 Parker Washington rests in Week 7. 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

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. Parker Washington (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Cooper Kupp outscored Parker Washington by a projected 7 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Parker Washington played 15 games in 2025 compared to Cooper Kupp's 12. That durability gap means Parker Washington 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.
  • Parker Washington saw 95 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 Parker Washington: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatCooper KuppParker Washington
PPG (Half-PPR)10.810.4
Games Played1215
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)130156
Receptions6258
Rec/Game5.23.9
Receiving Yards748847
Rec Yds/Game62.356.5
Receiving TDs55
Targets9295
Target Share/Game7.76.3
Age-24
Experience-2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Cooper Kupp at 10.8 PPG, 0.4 points per game above Parker Washington's 10.4. 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 Parker Washington in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Cooper Kupp has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Parker Washington's 10.4 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 Parker Washington average in 2025?

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Parker Washington averaged 10.4 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Cooper Kupp and Parker Washington's bye weeks in 2026?

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

Is Cooper Kupp or Parker Washington a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Cooper Kupp outscored Parker Washington by 0.4 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.

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