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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Kupp vs Jake FergusonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Cooper Kupp over Jake Ferguson in 2026.

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG in 2025 to Jake Ferguson's 8.7, a 2.1 point per game edge. Kupp posted that edge in only 12 games, so the per-game ceiling is real but watch his availability.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Cooper Kupp (10.8 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Jake Ferguson (8.7 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

TEDallas Cowboys#14

Jake Ferguson

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

600

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Cooper Kupp

Jake Ferguson

Head to Head

10.8 PPG8.7 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Unranked WR. Jake Ferguson: Tier 2 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #14 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. An Unranked WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Cooper Kupp vs Jake Ferguson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Cooper Kupp (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against Jake Ferguson (TE, Dallas Cowboys) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Jake Ferguson posted 8.7 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Cooper Kupp has his bye in Week 6, Jake Ferguson in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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. Jake Ferguson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Cooper Kupp outscored Jake Ferguson by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jake Ferguson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cooper Kupp's 12. That durability gap means Jake Ferguson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jake Ferguson scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Jake Ferguson saw 102 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 Jake Ferguson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Kupp	Jake Ferguson
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	8.7
Games Played	12	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	148
Receptions	62	82
Rec/Game	5.2	4.8
Receiving Yards	748	600
Rec Yds/Game	62.3	35.3
Receiving TDs	5	8
Targets	92	102
Target Share/Game	7.7	6.0
Age	-	27
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 14

Summary

Cooper Kupp outscored Jake Ferguson by 2.1 PPG in 2025 (10.8 to 8.7). 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 Kupp or Jake Ferguson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cooper Kupp has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Jake Ferguson's 8.7 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 Jake Ferguson average in 2025?▾

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Cooper Kupp and Jake Ferguson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cooper Kupp (LAR) has a bye in Week 6, and Jake Ferguson (DAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.