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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Rush vs Will LevisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Will Levis is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.2 PPG to Cooper Rush's 11.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Will Levis is the better fantasy play this season.

Will Levis is the better play on a neutral week. 13.2 PPG with 3,025 yards gives a reliable baseline. Cooper Rush at 11.1 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Will Levis higher, but do not fade Cooper Rush entirely.

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

QBTennessee Titans#99PPG LEADER

Will Levis

PPG

13.2

Games

Pass Yds

2,780

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

245

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Cooper Rush

Will Levis

Head to Head

11.1 PPG13.2 PPG

10 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Rush: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Will Levis: 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 Will Levis at 60%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Cooper Rush vs Will Levis: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Cooper Rush and Will Levis is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback put up 11.1 PPG in 2025 over 10 games; Will Levis of the Tennessee Titans averaged 13.2 in 14. A 2.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.1 points favors Will Levis, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one quarterback to the other.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Cooper Rush threw for 1985 yards and 12 touchdowns, while Will Levis posted 2780 yards and 17 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Cooper Rush has his bye in Week 7, and Will Levis rests in Week 5. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at quarterback 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

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 Rush (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Will Levis (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Will Levis outscored Cooper Rush by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Will Levis played 14 games in 2025 compared to Cooper Rush's 10. That durability gap means Will Levis contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Will Levis 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 Will Levis: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Rush	Will Levis
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.1	13.2
Games Played	10	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	111	185
Passing Yards	1,985	2,780
Passing TDs	12	17
Pass Yds/Game	198.5	198.6
Rushing Yards	28	245
Rushing TDs	0	3
Total TDs	12	20
TDs/Game	1.2	1.4
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 5

Summary

13.2 PPG for Will Levis versus 11.1 for Cooper Rush in 2025. The baseline favors Will Levis, 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 Rush or Will Levis in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Will Levis has the edge at 13.2 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 Will Levis average in 2025?▾

Cooper Rush averaged 11.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Will Levis averaged 13.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Cooper Rush and Will Levis's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cooper Rush (DAL) has a bye in Week 7, and Will Levis (TEN) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cooper Rush or Will Levis a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Will Levis outscored Cooper Rush by 2.1 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.