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Cooper Kupp or Joe MixonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cooper Kupp is a Los Angeles Rams wide receiver who averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game across 12 games in 2025. Joe Mixon is a Houston Texans running back who averaged 16.5 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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WRLos Angeles Rams
Cooper Kupp
PPG
10.8
Games
12
Rec
62
Rec Yds
748
Rec TDs
5
Targets
92
Bye
Week 6
RBHouston Texans
Joe Mixon
PPG
16.5
Games
15
Rush Yds
1,165
Rush TDs
11
Rec
32
Rec Yds
240
Bye
Week 14

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cooper Kupp vs Joe Mixon: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatCooper KuppJoe Mixon
PPG (Half-PPR)10.816.5
Games Played1215
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)130248
Rushing Yards01,165
Rush Yds/Game0.077.7
Rushing TDs011
Receptions6232
Receiving Yards748240
Targets920
Total TDs512
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cooper Kupp or Joe Mixon in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Cooper Kupp and Joe Mixon is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Joe Mixon averaged 16.5.

Should I draft Cooper Kupp or Joe Mixon in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game across 12 games in 2025, and Joe Mixon averaged 16.5 across 15. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Cooper Kupp and Joe Mixon average in 2025?▾

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Joe Mixon averaged 16.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 5.7 points per game.

When are Cooper Kupp and Joe Mixon's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

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