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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Kupp vs Tucker KraftWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tucker Kraft is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Cooper Kupp's 10.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tucker Kraft is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Tucker Kraft (12.6 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

TEGreen Bay Packers#2PPG LEADER

Tucker Kraft

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Cooper Kupp

Tucker Kraft

Head to Head

10.8 PPG12.6 PPG

12 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Tucker Kraft: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #2 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 1 (Elite) TE in most league formats.

Cooper Kupp vs Tucker Kraft: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Cooper Kupp (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against Tucker Kraft (TE, Green Bay Packers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Tucker Kraft posted 12.6 PPG across 8 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, Tucker Kraft 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. Tucker Kraft (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tucker Kraft outscored Cooper Kupp by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cooper Kupp played 12 games in 2025 compared to Tucker Kraft's 8. That durability gap means Cooper Kupp contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tucker Kraft scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•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 Tucker Kraft: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Kupp	Tucker Kraft
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	12.6
Games Played	12	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	101
Receptions	62	32
Rec/Game	5.2	4.0
Receiving Yards	748	489
Rec Yds/Game	62.3	61.1
Receiving TDs	5	6
Targets	92	44
Target Share/Game	7.7	5.5
Age	-	25
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Tucker Kraft holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.6 points per game. Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cooper Kupp or Tucker Kraft in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tucker Kraft has the edge at 12.6 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 Tucker Kraft average in 2025?▾

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Cooper Kupp and Tucker Kraft's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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