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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Kupp vs Terry McLaurinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Terry McLaurin's 9.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Cooper Kupp and Terry McLaurin are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.3-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

Rec

Rec Yds

748

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

WRWashington Commanders#35

Terry McLaurin

PPG

9.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

582

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Cooper Kupp

Terry McLaurin

Head to Head

10.8 PPG9.5 PPG

12 GP10 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Terry McLaurin: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #35 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Cooper Kupp is producing at 49% of elite pace and Terry McLaurin at 43%. That ranking gap means Terry McLaurin carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cooper Kupp vs Terry McLaurin: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Cooper Kupp finished the 2025 season at 10.8 PPG over 12 games with the Los Angeles Rams, while Terry McLaurin clocked in at 9.5 across 10 appearances for the Washington Commanders. A 1.3-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Target volume is the story here. Cooper Kupp saw 92 targets in 2025, while Terry McLaurin drew 60. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Cooper Kupp, even in weeks where Terry McLaurin 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 Terry McLaurin Week 7. 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. Terry McLaurin (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Cooper Kupp outscored Terry McLaurin by a projected 22 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cooper Kupp played 12 games in 2025 compared to Terry McLaurin's 10. 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 Terry McLaurin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Kupp	Terry McLaurin
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	9.5
Games Played	12	10
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	95
Receptions	62	38
Rec/Game	5.2	3.8
Receiving Yards	748	582
Rec Yds/Game	62.3	58.2
Receiving TDs	5	3
Targets	92	60
Target Share/Game	7.7	6.0
Age	-	30
Experience	-	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 7

Summary

10.8 PPG for Cooper Kupp versus 9.5 for Terry McLaurin 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 Terry McLaurin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cooper Kupp has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Terry McLaurin's 9.5 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 Terry McLaurin average in 2025?▾

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Terry McLaurin averaged 9.5 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 1.3 points per game.

When are Cooper Kupp and Terry McLaurin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Cooper Kupp or Terry McLaurin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Cooper Kupp outscored Terry McLaurin by 1.3 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.