Calvin Ridley vs Cooper Kupp
Two wide receivers fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Cooper Kupp- Higher projection: 86 vs 77 pts
- More points per game: 7.3 vs 6.8
- More opportunity: 76% snap share, 12 red-zone touches
Calvin Ridley and Cooper Kupp are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Calvin Ridley holds the edge in expert consensus (WR74 to WR79). Cooper Kupp typically comes off the board first, around pick 197 (round 17) to Calvin Ridley's pick 253. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Cooper Kupp at 86 PPR points (5.1 per game) versus Calvin Ridley at 77.
Last season Cooper Kupp carried the heavier workload (76% snap share, 70 touches to Calvin Ridley's 36), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Cooper Kupp is the clear pick on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Ridley | Kupp |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 77 | 86 |
| Points / game | 6.8 | 7.3 |
| Games played | 7 | 16 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #200 | #220 |
| ADP | 253 | 197 |
| Positional rank | WR109 | WR53 |
| Snap share | 58% | 76% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 12 |
| Age | 31 | 33 |
| Bye week | 9 | 11 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Calvin Ridley or Cooper Kupp.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Calvin Ridley or Cooper Kupp in 2026?
Cooper Kupp is a clear call over Calvin Ridley for 2026, on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Calvin Ridley or Cooper Kupp?
Cooper Kupp carries the higher 2026 projection at 86 PPR points (5.1 per game), compared with 77 for Calvin Ridley.
Where are Calvin Ridley and Cooper Kupp being drafted?
Cooper Kupp has an ADP around pick 197 (round 17), while Calvin Ridley goes closer to pick 253 (round 22).
Who is ranked higher, Calvin Ridley or Cooper Kupp?
Expert consensus ranks Calvin Ridley (WR74) ahead of Cooper Kupp (WR79) for 2026.
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