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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Kupp vs Jaylen WarrenWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Jaylen Warren over Cooper Kupp in 2026.

Jaylen Warren averaged 12.3 PPG in 2025 to Cooper Kupp's 10.8, a 1.5 point per game edge. Warren 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, Jaylen Warren (12.3 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.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRLos Angeles Rams#99

Cooper Kupp

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

748

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

RBPittsburgh Steelers#18PPG LEADER

Jaylen Warren

PPG

12.3

Games

Rush Yds

958

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

333

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Cooper Kupp

Jaylen Warren

Head to Head

10.8 PPG12.3 PPG

12 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Unranked WR. Jaylen Warren: Tier 5 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #18 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 5 (Flex/Starter) RB in most league formats.

Cooper Kupp vs Jaylen Warren: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Cooper Kupp (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against Jaylen Warren (RB, Pittsburgh Steelers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Jaylen Warren posted 12.3 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, Jaylen Warren in Week 9. 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. Jaylen Warren (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Jaylen Warren outscored Cooper Kupp by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaylen Warren played 16 games in 2025 compared to Cooper Kupp's 12. That durability gap means Jaylen Warren contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jaylen Warren scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 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 Jaylen Warren: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Kupp	Jaylen Warren
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	12.3
Games Played	12	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	197
Rushing Yards	0	958
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	59.9
Rushing TDs	0	6
Receptions	62	40
Receiving Yards	748	333
Targets	92	45
Total TDs	5	8
Age	-	27
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 9

Summary

Jaylen Warren outscored Cooper Kupp by 1.5 PPG in 2025 (12.3 to 10.8). 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 Jaylen Warren in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaylen Warren has the edge at 12.3 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 Jaylen Warren average in 2025?▾

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Jaylen Warren averaged 12.3 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Cooper Kupp and Jaylen Warren's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cooper Kupp (LAR) has a bye in Week 6, and Jaylen Warren (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.