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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Kupp vs RJ HarveyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

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

The Bottom Line

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Cooper Kupp (10.8 PPG) is the higher-floor play. RJ Harvey (10.8 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

RBDenver Broncos#27

RJ Harvey

PPG

10.8

Games

Rush Yds

540

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

356

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Cooper Kupp

RJ Harvey

Head to Head

10.8 PPG10.8 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). RJ Harvey: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #27 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 5 (Deep League) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB in most league formats.

Cooper Kupp vs RJ Harvey: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Cooper Kupp (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against RJ Harvey (RB, Denver Broncos) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while RJ Harvey posted 10.8 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Cooper Kupp has his bye in Week 6, RJ Harvey in Week 10. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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. RJ Harvey (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Cooper Kupp outscored RJ Harvey by a projected 0 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•RJ Harvey played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cooper Kupp's 12. That durability gap means RJ Harvey contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•RJ Harvey scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•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 RJ Harvey: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Kupp	RJ Harvey
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	10.8
Games Played	12	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	184
Rushing Yards	0	540
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	31.8
Rushing TDs	0	7
Receptions	62	47
Receiving Yards	748	356
Targets	92	58
Total TDs	5	12
Age	-	25
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Cooper Kupp at 10.8 PPG, 0.0 points per game above RJ Harvey's 10.8. 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 RJ Harvey in fantasy football?▾

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

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. RJ Harvey averaged 10.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.0 points per game.

When are Cooper Kupp and RJ Harvey's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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