RESEARCH PICK
Cooper Kupp
WR · SEAStats & schedule ›5.7FF projected
↑ +0.3 vs ESPN
vs CHIMon 8:15 PM ET
Should I start Cooper Kupp or Quentin Johnston this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Cooper Kupp
Week 8 · Half-PPR
Cooper Kupp averaged 5.0 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 3.7 for Quentin Johnston. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Cooper Kupp receives the better positional matchup adjustment (0% versus -1.25%).
Forecast updated · Half-PPR
vs CHITHE ALTERNATIVE
Quentin Johnston
WR · LACStats & schedule ›5.3FF projected
↑ +0.2 vs ESPN
at LARSun 4:05 PM ET
Cooper Kupp
FF5.7 FP
Boosted Trees5.4 FP
Workload5.4 FP
Monte Carlo6.0 FP
- Recent scoring average: 4.3 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 4.0 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Drew Lock, Rashid Shaheed, Velus Jones Jr., Zach Charbonnet, Jadarian Price; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 5.0 targets per game.
Quentin Johnston
FF5.3 FP
Boosted Trees5.0 FP
Workload4.0 FP
Monte Carlo4.0 FP
- Recent scoring average: 6.2 FP.
- The LAR defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 1.25%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 3.5 targets and 0.3 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Ladd McConkey, Brenen Thompson, Tre' Harris; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 3.7 targets per game.
Cooper Kupp
Fortified5.7
ESPN5.4
Sleeper6.2
Cooper Kupp faces CHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.3 fantasy points.
Quentin Johnston
Fortified5.3
ESPN5.1
Sleeper5.7
Quentin Johnston faces LAR in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.
FEATURED · YOUR NEXT MOVEFortress Builder.
See an example GamePlan ↗Fortress Builder.
Your next advantage.
Start a conversation. Set your lineup, scout your opponent, or plan who to add, drop—and when.
Build my GamePlan
No signup required · Photos stay on your device
YOUR PICKUP MAP EXAMPLE
#1 Week · #1 ROS · #1 Playoffs
#3 Playoffs
#3 Week
Your next decision
SEE THE WHOLE SEASON
Don’t just win Sunday.
Win what’s next.
Your roster. Every week.
A plan for the playoffs.
WEEK 8PLAYOFFS ♛
Build my Game Plan Your team. Your league’s rules.See an example GamePlan ↗
Scoring & lineup notes
More Week 8 decisions
WR · Week 8Cooper Kupp5.7projected FP
Jaxon Smith-Njigba20.5projected FPCompare the matchup WR · Week 8Cooper Kupp5.7projected FP
Rashod Bateman5.6projected FPCompare the matchup WR · Week 8Cooper Kupp5.7projected FP
Jahan Dotson5.9projected FPCompare the matchup WR · Week 8Cooper Kupp5.7projected FP
Rashid Shaheed6.1projected FPCompare the matchup
Cooper Kupp5.7projected FPJaxon Smith-Njigba20.5projected FPCooper Kupp5.7projected FPRashod Bateman5.6projected FPCooper Kupp5.7projected FPJahan Dotson5.9projected FPCooper Kupp5.7projected FPRashid Shaheed6.1projected FPWR · Week 8Jaxon Smith-Njigba20.5projected FP
Puka Nacua19.2projected FPCompare the matchup WR · Week 8Puka Nacua19.2projected FP
Zay Flowers18.5projected FPCompare the matchup WR · Week 8Zay Flowers18.5projected FP
Ja'Marr Chase17.9projected FPCompare the matchup WR · Week 8Ja'Marr Chase17.9projected FP
CeeDee Lamb17.8projected FPCompare the matchup WR · Week 8CeeDee Lamb17.8projected FP
Justin Jefferson16.2projected FPCompare the matchup WR · Week 8Justin Jefferson16.2projected FP
Drake London15.1projected FPCompare the matchup
Compare other players Week 8Jaxon Smith-Njigba20.5projected FPPuka Nacua19.2projected FPPuka Nacua19.2projected FPZay Flowers18.5projected FPZay Flowers18.5projected FPJa'Marr Chase17.9projected FPJa'Marr Chase17.9projected FPCeeDee Lamb17.8projected FPCeeDee Lamb17.8projected FPJustin Jefferson16.2projected FPJustin Jefferson16.2projected FPDrake London15.1projected FP