Head to Head

Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Kupp vs Rome OdunzeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Rome Odunze's 10.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Cooper Kupp edges Rome Odunze by 0.5 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Cooper Kupp goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

Want this verdict updated live on Sunday?

Track Cooper Kupp and Rome Odunze in the DraftCall app and get their updates the moment they change.

Get the App

WRLos Angeles Rams#99PPG LEADER

Cooper Kupp

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

748

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

WRChicago Bears#28

Rome Odunze

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

661

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Cooper Kupp

Rome Odunze

Head to Head

10.8 PPG10.3 PPG

12 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Rome Odunze: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Cooper Kupp is producing at 49% of elite pace and Rome Odunze at 47%. That ranking gap means Rome Odunze carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cooper Kupp vs Rome Odunze: The Full Breakdown

Cooper Kupp (10.8 PPG) and Rome Odunze (10.3 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; Rome Odunze suited up 12 times for the Chicago Bears.

A 0.5-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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Cooper Kupp turned 92 targets into 748 yards and 5 touchdowns, while Rome Odunze converted 90 looks into 661 yards and 6 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Cooper Kupp sits Week 6 while Rome Odunze is off Week 10. 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. Rome Odunze (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Cooper Kupp outscored Rome Odunze by a projected 9 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Rome Odunze scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 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 Rome Odunze: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Kupp	Rome Odunze
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	10.3
Games Played	12	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	124
Receptions	62	44
Rec/Game	5.2	3.7
Receiving Yards	748	661
Rec Yds/Game	62.3	55.1
Receiving TDs	5	6
Targets	92	90
Target Share/Game	7.7	7.5
Age	-	24
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 10

Summary

Cooper Kupp outscored Rome Odunze by 0.5 PPG in 2025 (10.8 to 10.3). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

Website vs App

Get the AI verdict on Cooper Kupp vs Rome Odunze

DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality, recent trends, injury impact, and game script to give you a clear start/sit recommendation.

See everything in the app →

Launch List

Get the live verdict on Cooper Kupp vs Rome Odunze

The DraftCall app delivers live game-day verdicts on every matchup. Join the launch list and we will email you the day it goes live for the 2026 NFL season, with your direct iOS and Android install links.

We will never share your email. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cooper Kupp or Rome Odunze in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cooper Kupp has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Rome Odunze's 10.3 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 Rome Odunze average in 2025?▾

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Rome Odunze averaged 10.3 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 0.5 points per game.

When are Cooper Kupp and Rome Odunze's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Cooper Kupp or Rome Odunze a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Cooper Kupp outscored Rome Odunze by 0.5 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.