Cooper Kupp vs Elic Ayomanor
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 57 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 225 vs 239
- Better positional rank: WR51 vs WR53
Cooper Kupp and Elic Ayomanor are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Cooper Kupp holds the edge in expert consensus (WR82 to WR87). Elic Ayomanor typically comes off the board first, around pick 200 (round 17) to Cooper Kupp's pick 235. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Cooper Kupp at 86 PPR points (5.1 per game) versus Elic Ayomanor at 57.
Last season Elic Ayomanor carried the heavier workload (79% snap share, 89 touches to Cooper Kupp's 70), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Elic Ayomanor is the younger option (age 23), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Cooper Kupp is the clear pick on the higher projection and stronger expert consensus.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Kupp | Ayomanor |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 86 | 57 |
| Points / game | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Games played | 16 | 16 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #225 | #239 |
| ADP | 235 | 200 |
| Positional rank | WR51 | WR53 |
| Snap share | 76% | 79% |
| Red-zone touches | 12 | 8 |
| Age | 33 | 23 |
| Bye week | 11 | 9 |
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 Elic Ayomanor.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Cooper Kupp or Elic Ayomanor in 2026?
Cooper Kupp is a clear call over Elic Ayomanor for 2026, on the higher projection and stronger expert consensus.
Who is projected to score more, Cooper Kupp or Elic Ayomanor?
Cooper Kupp carries the higher 2026 projection at 86 PPR points (5.1 per game), compared with 57 for Elic Ayomanor.
Where are Cooper Kupp and Elic Ayomanor being drafted?
Elic Ayomanor has an ADP around pick 200 (round 17), while Cooper Kupp goes closer to pick 235 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, Cooper Kupp or Elic Ayomanor?
Expert consensus ranks Cooper Kupp (WR82) ahead of Elic Ayomanor (WR87) for 2026.
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