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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Kupp vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

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

The Bottom Line

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Cooper Kupp and Tyreek Hill are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.0-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

WRMiami Dolphins#20

Tyreek Hill

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

265

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Cooper Kupp

Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

10.8 PPG10.8 PPG

12 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Cooper Kupp is producing at 49% of elite pace and Tyreek Hill at 49%. That ranking gap means Tyreek Hill carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cooper Kupp vs Tyreek Hill: 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 Tyreek Hill clocked in at 10.8 across 4 appearances for the Miami Dolphins. A 0.0-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 Tyreek Hill drew 29. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Cooper Kupp, even in weeks where Tyreek Hill posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 6 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

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. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Cooper Kupp outscored Tyreek Hill by a projected 0 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cooper Kupp played 12 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. 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.
•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 Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Kupp	Tyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	10.8
Games Played	12	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	43
Receptions	62	21
Rec/Game	5.2	5.3
Receiving Yards	748	265
Rec Yds/Game	62.3	66.3
Receiving TDs	5	1
Targets	92	29
Target Share/Game	7.7	7.3
Age	-	32
Experience	-	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

10.8 PPG for Cooper Kupp versus 10.8 for Tyreek Hill 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 Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cooper Kupp has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Tyreek Hill'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 Tyreek Hill average in 2025?▾

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 0.0 points per game.

Do Cooper Kupp and Tyreek Hill share a bye week?▾

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

Is Cooper Kupp or Tyreek Hill a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Cooper Kupp outscored Tyreek Hill by 0.0 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.