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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Kupp vs TreVeyon HendersonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

TreVeyon Henderson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.1 PPG to Cooper Kupp's 10.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

TreVeyon Henderson is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, TreVeyon Henderson (11.1 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Cooper Kupp (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#99

Cooper Kupp

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

748

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

RBNew England Patriots#24PPG LEADER

TreVeyon Henderson

PPG

11.1

Games

Rush Yds

911

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

221

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Cooper Kupp

TreVeyon Henderson

Head to Head

10.8 PPG11.1 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). TreVeyon Henderson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #24 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 3 (Flex/Starter) RB in most league formats.

Cooper Kupp vs TreVeyon Henderson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Cooper Kupp (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against TreVeyon Henderson (RB, New England Patriots) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while TreVeyon Henderson posted 11.1 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, TreVeyon Henderson in Week 11. 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. TreVeyon Henderson (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•TreVeyon Henderson outscored Cooper Kupp by a projected 5 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•TreVeyon Henderson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cooper Kupp's 12. That durability gap means TreVeyon Henderson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•TreVeyon Henderson scored 10 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 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 TreVeyon Henderson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Kupp	TreVeyon Henderson
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	11.1
Games Played	12	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	189
Rushing Yards	0	911
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	53.6
Rushing TDs	0	9
Receptions	62	35
Receiving Yards	748	221
Targets	92	42
Total TDs	5	10
Age	-	23
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

Summary

TreVeyon Henderson outscored Cooper Kupp by 0.3 PPG in 2025 (11.1 to 10.8). 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 TreVeyon Henderson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, TreVeyon Henderson has the edge at 11.1 PPG compared to Cooper Kupp'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 TreVeyon Henderson average in 2025?▾

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. TreVeyon Henderson averaged 11.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.3 points per game.

When are Cooper Kupp and TreVeyon Henderson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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