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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Kupp vs Tyler LockettWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy play this season.

Cooper Kupp has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.9-PPG advantage is real (10.8 to 6.9), and Cooper Kupp's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Tyler Lockett is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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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

WRSeattle Seahawks#99

Tyler Lockett

PPG

6.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

548

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Cooper Kupp

Tyler Lockett

Head to Head

10.8 PPG6.9 PPG

12 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Tyler Lockett: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Cooper Kupp is producing at 49% of elite pace and Tyler Lockett at 31%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Cooper Kupp vs Tyler Lockett: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Cooper Kupp (Los Angeles Rams) finished the 2025 season averaging 10.8 fantasy points per game in 12 games. Tyler Lockett (Seattle Seahawks) came in at 6.9 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Cooper Kupp carries a 3.9-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Cooper Kupp turned 92 targets into 748 yards and 5 touchdowns, while Tyler Lockett converted 72 looks into 548 yards and 2 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 Tyler Lockett rests in Week 10. 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

If you can acquire Cooper Kupp at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Tyler Lockett 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. Tyler Lockett (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Cooper Kupp outscored Tyler Lockett by a projected 66 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Lockett played 15 games in 2025 compared to Cooper Kupp's 12. That durability gap means Tyler Lockett 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 Tyler Lockett: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Kupp	Tyler Lockett
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	6.9
Games Played	12	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	104
Receptions	62	48
Rec/Game	5.2	3.2
Receiving Yards	748	548
Rec Yds/Game	62.3	36.5
Receiving TDs	5	2
Targets	92	72
Target Share/Game	7.7	4.8
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Cooper Kupp holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.8 points per game. Tyler Lockett averaged 6.9 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 Tyler Lockett in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cooper Kupp has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 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 Tyler Lockett average in 2025?▾

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Tyler Lockett averaged 6.9 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.9 points per game.

When are Cooper Kupp and Tyler Lockett's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cooper Kupp (LAR) has a bye in Week 6, and Tyler Lockett (SEA) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cooper Kupp or Tyler Lockett a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Cooper Kupp outscored Tyler Lockett by 3.9 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.