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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Kupp vs Jonnu SmithWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Cooper Kupp over Jonnu Smith in 2026.

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG in 2025 to Jonnu Smith's 8.2, a 2.6 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. Jonnu Smith (8.2 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

TEMiami Dolphins#99

Jonnu Smith

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

562

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Cooper Kupp

Jonnu Smith

Head to Head

10.8 PPG8.2 PPG

12 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Unranked WR. Jonnu Smith: Unranked TE. Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. An Unranked WR is harder to replace on waivers than an Unranked TE in most league formats.

Cooper Kupp vs Jonnu Smith: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Cooper Kupp (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against Jonnu Smith (TE, Miami Dolphins) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Jonnu Smith posted 8.2 PPG across 15 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.

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

Did You Know?

•Cooper Kupp outscored Jonnu Smith by a projected 44 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jonnu Smith played 15 games in 2025 compared to Cooper Kupp's 12. That durability gap means Jonnu Smith 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.
•Both players share a Week 6 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cooper Kupp vs Jonnu Smith: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Kupp	Jonnu Smith
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	8.2
Games Played	12	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	123
Receptions	62	52
Rec/Game	5.2	3.5
Receiving Yards	748	562
Rec Yds/Game	62.3	37.5
Receiving TDs	5	4
Targets	92	68
Target Share/Game	7.7	4.5
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

10.8 PPG for Cooper Kupp versus 8.2 for Jonnu Smith in 2025. The baseline favors Cooper Kupp, 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 Jonnu Smith in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cooper Kupp has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Jonnu Smith's 8.2 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 Jonnu Smith average in 2025?▾

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Jonnu Smith averaged 8.2 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

Do Cooper Kupp and Jonnu Smith share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Cooper Kupp and Jonnu Smith share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.