Cooper Kupp vs Dontayvion Wicks
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 70 pts
- More points per game: 7.3 vs 5.4
- More opportunity: 76% snap share, 12 red-zone touches
Cooper Kupp and Dontayvion Wicks are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Dontayvion Wicks holds the edge in expert consensus (WR78 to WR82). The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Cooper Kupp at 86 PPR points (5.1 per game) versus Dontayvion Wicks at 70.
Last season Cooper Kupp carried the heavier workload (76% snap share, 70 touches to Dontayvion Wicks's 47), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Dontayvion Wicks is the younger option (age 25), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Cooper Kupp is the clear pick on the higher projection and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Kupp | Wicks |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 86 | 70 |
| Points / game | 7.3 | 5.4 |
| Games played | 16 | 14 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #225 | #211 |
| ADP | 235 | - |
| Positional rank | WR51 | WR80 |
| Snap share | 76% | 47% |
| Red-zone touches | 12 | 4 |
| Age | 33 | 25 |
| Bye week | 11 | 10 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Cooper Kupp or Dontayvion Wicks.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Cooper Kupp or Dontayvion Wicks in 2026?
Cooper Kupp is a clear call over Dontayvion Wicks for 2026, on the higher projection and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Cooper Kupp or Dontayvion Wicks?
Cooper Kupp carries the higher 2026 projection at 86 PPR points (5.1 per game), compared with 70 for Dontayvion Wicks.
Who is ranked higher, Cooper Kupp or Dontayvion Wicks?
Expert consensus ranks Dontayvion Wicks (WR78) ahead of Cooper Kupp (WR82) for 2026.
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