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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

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

DraftCall Analytics

Start Cooper Kupp over Jake Tonges in 2026.

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG in 2025 to Jake Tonges's 8.5, a 2.3 point per game edge. Kupp also stayed healthier, playing 12 games to 9, which steadies his weekly floor.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Cooper Kupp (10.8 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Jake Tonges (8.5 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

TESan Francisco 49ers#15

Jake Tonges

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Cooper Kupp

Jake Tonges

Head to Head

10.8 PPG8.5 PPG

12 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Unranked WR. Jake Tonges: Tier 2 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #15 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 Tonges: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Cooper Kupp (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against Jake Tonges (TE, San Francisco 49ers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Jake Tonges posted 8.5 PPG across 9 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 Tonges in Week 8. 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 Tonges (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Cooper Kupp outscored Jake Tonges by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cooper Kupp played 12 games in 2025 compared to Jake Tonges's 9. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cooper Kupp vs Jake Tonges: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Kupp	Jake Tonges
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	8.5
Games Played	12	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	77
Receptions	62	34
Rec/Game	5.2	3.8
Receiving Yards	748	293
Rec Yds/Game	62.3	32.6
Receiving TDs	5	5
Targets	92	46
Target Share/Game	7.7	5.1
Age	-	27
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Cooper Kupp at 10.8 PPG, 2.3 points per game above Jake Tonges's 8.5. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cooper Kupp or Jake Tonges in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cooper Kupp has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Jake Tonges's 8.5 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 Tonges average in 2025?▾

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

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

Cooper Kupp (LAR) has a bye in Week 6, and Jake Tonges (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.