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Updated September 8, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Kupp or T.J. HockensonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Cooper Kupp over T.J. Hockenson in 2026.

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG in 2025 to T.J. Hockenson's 5.8, a 5.0 point per game edge. Kupp posted that edge in only 12 games, so the per-game ceiling is real but watch his availability.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Cooper Kupp (10.8 PPG) is the higher-floor play. T.J. Hockenson (5.8 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.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRLos Angeles RamsPPG LEADER

Cooper Kupp

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

748

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TEMinnesota Vikings#30

T.J. Hockenson

PPG

5.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

438

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Cooper Kupp

T.J. Hockenson

Head to Head

10.8 PPG5.8 PPG

12 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Unranked WR. T.J. Hockenson: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #30 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. An Unranked WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE in most league formats.

Cooper Kupp vs T.J. Hockenson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Cooper Kupp (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against T.J. Hockenson (TE, Minnesota Vikings) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while T.J. Hockenson posted 5.8 PPG across 15 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Cooper Kupp at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. T.J. Hockenson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Cooper Kupp (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. T.J. Hockenson (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Cooper Kupp outscored T.J. Hockenson by a projected 85 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•T.J. Hockenson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Cooper Kupp's 12. That durability gap means T.J. Hockenson 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.
•Both players share a Week 6 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cooper Kupp vs T.J. Hockenson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Kupp	T.J. Hockenson
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	5.8
Games Played	12	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	87
Receptions	62	51
Rec/Game	5.2	3.4
Receiving Yards	748	438
Rec Yds/Game	62.3	29.2
Receiving TDs	5	3
Targets	92	66
Target Share/Game	7.7	4.4
Age	-	29
Experience	-	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

Cooper Kupp outscored T.J. Hockenson by 5.0 PPG in 2025 (10.8 to 5.8). 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cooper Kupp or T.J. Hockenson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cooper Kupp has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to T.J. Hockenson's 5.8 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.

Should I draft Cooper Kupp or T.J. Hockenson in 2026 fantasy football?▾

They come off the board at different positions, so weigh Cooper Kupp's 10.8 fantasy points per game against T.J. Hockenson's 5.8 and what your roster still needs at TE. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

How many fantasy points did Cooper Kupp and T.J. Hockenson average in 2025?▾

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 5.0 points per game.

Do Cooper Kupp and T.J. Hockenson share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Cooper Kupp and T.J. Hockenson share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.