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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Rush vs Russell WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Russell Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.2 PPG to Cooper Rush's 11.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Russell Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Russell Wilson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.1-PPG advantage is real (14.2 to 11.1), and Russell Wilson's 20 touchdowns show scoring upside. Cooper Rush 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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QBDallas Cowboys#99

Cooper Rush

PPG

11.1

Games

Pass Yds

1,985

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 7

QBPittsburgh Steelers#99PPG LEADER

Russell Wilson

PPG

14.2

Games

Pass Yds

2,890

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

155

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Cooper Rush

Russell Wilson

Head to Head

11.1 PPG14.2 PPG

10 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Rush: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Russell Wilson: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Cooper Rush is producing at 50% of elite pace and Russell Wilson at 65%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Cooper Rush vs Russell Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Cooper Rush and Russell Wilson are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Cooper Rush averaged 11.1 PPG across 10 games with the Dallas Cowboys, while Russell Wilson posted 14.2 PPG in 14 appearances for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

A 3.1-PPG gap gives Russell Wilson the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Cooper Rush threw for 1985 yards and 12 touchdowns, while Russell Wilson posted 2890 yards and 18 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

One scheduling note: Cooper Rush is off Week 7 and Russell Wilson Week 9. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in quarterback for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Russell Wilson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Cooper Rush is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Cooper Rush (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Russell Wilson (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Russell Wilson outscored Cooper Rush by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Russell Wilson played 14 games in 2025 compared to Cooper Rush's 10. That durability gap means Russell Wilson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Russell Wilson scored 20 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cooper Rush vs Russell Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Rush	Russell Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.1	14.2
Games Played	10	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	111	199
Passing Yards	1,985	2,890
Passing TDs	12	18
Pass Yds/Game	198.5	206.4
Rushing Yards	28	155
Rushing TDs	0	2
Total TDs	12	20
TDs/Game	1.2	1.4
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 9

Summary

Russell Wilson outscored Cooper Rush by 3.1 PPG in 2025 (14.2 to 11.1). 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 Rush or Russell Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Russell Wilson has the edge at 14.2 PPG compared to Cooper Rush's 11.1 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 Rush and Russell Wilson average in 2025?▾

Cooper Rush averaged 11.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Russell Wilson averaged 14.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

When are Cooper Rush and Russell Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cooper Rush (DAL) has a bye in Week 7, and Russell Wilson (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cooper Rush or Russell Wilson a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Russell Wilson outscored Cooper Rush by 3.1 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.