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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Kupp vs Trey McBrideWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Trey McBride over Cooper Kupp in 2026.

Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG in 2025 to Cooper Kupp's 10.8, a 4.1 point per game edge. McBride's 126-catch receiving role gives him a higher weekly floor in PPR and half-PPR.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Trey McBride (14.9 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

TEArizona Cardinals#1PPG LEADER

Trey McBride

PPG

14.9

Games

Rec

126

Rec Yds

1,239

Rec TDs

Targets

169

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Cooper Kupp

Trey McBride

Head to Head

10.8 PPG14.9 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Kupp: Unranked WR. Trey McBride: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #1 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 1 (Elite) TE in most league formats.

Cooper Kupp vs Trey McBride: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Cooper Kupp (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against Trey McBride (TE, Arizona Cardinals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Trey McBride posted 14.9 PPG across 17 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, Trey McBride in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Trey McBride at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Cooper Kupp is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Cooper Kupp (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Trey McBride (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Trey McBride outscored Cooper Kupp by a projected 70 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Trey McBride played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cooper Kupp's 12. That durability gap means Trey McBride contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Trey McBride scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Trey McBride saw 169 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 Trey McBride: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Kupp	Trey McBride
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	14.9
Games Played	12	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	253
Receptions	62	126
Rec/Game	5.2	7.4
Receiving Yards	748	1,239
Rec Yds/Game	62.3	72.9
Receiving TDs	5	11
Targets	92	169
Target Share/Game	7.7	9.9
Age	-	26
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Trey McBride holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.9 points per game. Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cooper Kupp or Trey McBride in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey McBride has the edge at 14.9 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 Trey McBride average in 2025?▾

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.1 points per game.

When are Cooper Kupp and Trey McBride's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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