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Should I start Cooper Kupp or Skyler Bell this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Cooper Kupp

+5.3 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Cooper Kupp over Skyler Bell for Week 8 Half-PPR: 5.7 projected points versus 0.3.

  • Cooper Kupp: 3.9 FP recent scoring average.
  • Skyler Bell: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Cooper Kupp
Why this pick?

Cooper Kupp

Fortified5.7
ESPN5.6
Sleeper6.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Cooper Kupp faces CHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.9 fantasy points.

Skyler Bell

Fortified0.3
ESPN0.5
Sleeper0.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Skyler Bell faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Cooper Kupp projects for 5.7 points in half-PPR scoring, 5.3 more than Skyler Bell. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 7:36 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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