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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Kupp vs Xavier WorthyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cooper Kupp is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 4.5-PPG advantage is real (10.8 to 6.3), and Cooper Kupp's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Xavier Worthy 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

WRKansas City Chiefs#99

Xavier Worthy

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

532

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Cooper Kupp

Xavier Worthy

Head to Head

10.8 PPG6.3 PPG

12 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Xavier Worthy: 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 Xavier Worthy at 29%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Cooper Kupp vs Xavier Worthy: 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. Xavier Worthy (Kansas City Chiefs) came in at 6.3 PPG over 14 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Cooper Kupp carries a 4.5-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 Xavier Worthy converted 73 looks into 532 yards and 1 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 6 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Cooper Kupp at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Xavier Worthy 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. Xavier Worthy (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Cooper Kupp outscored Xavier Worthy by a projected 77 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Xavier Worthy played 14 games in 2025 compared to Cooper Kupp's 12. That durability gap means Xavier Worthy 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 Xavier Worthy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Kupp	Xavier Worthy
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	6.3
Games Played	12	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	88
Receptions	62	42
Rec/Game	5.2	3.0
Receiving Yards	748	532
Rec Yds/Game	62.3	38.0
Receiving TDs	5	1
Targets	92	73
Target Share/Game	7.7	5.2
Age	-	23
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Cooper Kupp holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.8 points per game. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cooper Kupp has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy average in 2025?▾

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 4.5 points per game.

Do Cooper Kupp and Xavier Worthy share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Cooper Kupp and Xavier Worthy 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 Xavier Worthy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Cooper Kupp outscored Xavier Worthy by 4.5 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.