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Cooper Kupp vs Stefon DiggsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Stefon Diggs's 9.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Cooper Kupp and Stefon Diggs are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.9-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
WRNew England Patriots#30
Stefon Diggs
PPG
9.9
Games
17
Rec
85
Rec Yds
1,013
Rec TDs
4
Targets
102
Bye
Week 11

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Cooper Kupp
Stefon Diggs

Head to Head

10.8 PPG9.9 PPG
12 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Stefon Diggs: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Cooper Kupp is producing at 49% of elite pace and Stefon Diggs at 45%. That ranking gap means Stefon Diggs carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cooper Kupp vs Stefon Diggs: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Cooper Kupp and Stefon Diggs is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.9 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 Stefon Diggs posted 9.9 with the New England Patriots in 17.

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 Stefon Diggs converted 102 looks into 1013 yards and 4 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 Stefon Diggs rests in Week 11. 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. Stefon Diggs (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

  • Cooper Kupp outscored Stefon Diggs by a projected 15 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Stefon Diggs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cooper Kupp's 12. That durability gap means Stefon Diggs 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.
  • Stefon Diggs saw 102 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 Stefon Diggs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatCooper KuppStefon Diggs
PPG (Half-PPR)10.89.9
Games Played1217
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)130168
Receptions6285
Rec/Game5.25.0
Receiving Yards7481,013
Rec Yds/Game62.359.6
Receiving TDs54
Targets92102
Target Share/Game7.76.0
Age-32
Experience-10 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Cooper Kupp at 10.8 PPG, 0.9 points per game above Stefon Diggs's 9.9. 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 Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Cooper Kupp has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Stefon Diggs's 9.9 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 Stefon Diggs average in 2025?

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.9 points per game.

When are Cooper Kupp and Stefon Diggs's bye weeks in 2026?

Cooper Kupp (LAR) has a bye in Week 6, and Stefon Diggs (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cooper Kupp or Stefon Diggs a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Cooper Kupp outscored Stefon Diggs by 0.9 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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