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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Kupp vs Javonte WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Javonte Williams over Cooper Kupp in 2026.

Javonte Williams averaged 14.1 PPG in 2025 to Cooper Kupp's 10.8, a 3.3 point per game edge. Williams also stayed healthier, playing 16 games to 12, which steadies his weekly floor.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Javonte Williams (14.1 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Cooper Kupp (10.8 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#99

Cooper Kupp

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

748

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

RBDallas Cowboys#12PPG LEADER

Javonte Williams

PPG

14.1

Games

Rush Yds

1,201

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

137

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Cooper Kupp

Javonte Williams

Head to Head

10.8 PPG14.1 PPG

12 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Unranked WR. Javonte Williams: Tier 3 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #12 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 3 (Strong Starter) RB in most league formats.

Cooper Kupp vs Javonte Williams: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Cooper Kupp (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against Javonte Williams (RB, Dallas Cowboys) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Javonte Williams posted 14.1 PPG across 16 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, Javonte Williams in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Javonte Williams is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Cooper Kupp is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Cooper Kupp (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Javonte Williams (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Javonte Williams outscored Cooper Kupp by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Javonte Williams played 16 games in 2025 compared to Cooper Kupp's 12. That durability gap means Javonte Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Javonte Williams scored 13 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•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 Javonte Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Kupp	Javonte Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	14.1
Games Played	12	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	226
Rushing Yards	0	1,201
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	75.1
Rushing TDs	0	11
Receptions	62	35
Receiving Yards	748	137
Targets	92	51
Total TDs	5	13
Age	-	26
Experience	-	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 14

Summary

14.1 PPG for Javonte Williams versus 10.8 for Cooper Kupp in 2025. The baseline favors Javonte Williams, 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 Kupp or Javonte Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Javonte Williams has the edge at 14.1 PPG compared to Cooper Kupp's 10.8 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 Javonte Williams average in 2025?▾

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Javonte Williams averaged 14.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Cooper Kupp and Javonte Williams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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