RESEARCH PICK
Cooper Kupp
WR · SEAStats & schedule ›7.0FF projected
↑ +0.3 vs ESPN
vs CHIMon 8:15 PM ET
Should I start Cooper Kupp or Rashod Bateman this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Cooper Kupp
Week 8 · PPR
Cooper Kupp averaged 5.0 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 3.0 for Rashod Bateman. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Recent scoring favors Cooper Kupp: 5.8 versus 5.5 FP per game.
Forecast updated · PPR
vs CHITHE ALTERNATIVE
Rashod Bateman
WR · BALStats & schedule ›6.7FF projected
↑ +0.2 vs ESPN
at BUFSun 1:00 PM ET
Cooper Kupp
FF7.0 FP
Boosted Trees6.4 FP
Workload6.7 FP
Monte Carlo7.5 FP
- Recent scoring average: 5.8 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.
Rashod Bateman
FF6.7 FP
Boosted Trees7.1 FP
Workload6.4 FP
Monte Carlo6.2 FP
- Recent scoring average: 5.5 FP.
- The BUF defensive matchup changes the FF estimate up 10%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 3.2 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Lamar Jackson; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 3.0 targets per game.
Cooper Kupp
Fortified7.0
ESPN6.7
Sleeper7.5
Cooper Kupp faces CHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.8 fantasy points.
Rashod Bateman
Fortified6.7
ESPN6.5
Sleeper5.6
Rashod Bateman faces BUF in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.
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 Kupp7.0projected FP
Jaxon Smith-Njigba24.4projected FPCompare the matchup WR · Week 8Cooper Kupp7.0projected FP
Jahan Dotson6.8projected FPCompare the matchup WR · Week 8Cooper Kupp7.0projected FP
Rashid Shaheed7.3projected FPCompare the matchup WR · Week 8Cooper Kupp7.0projected FP
Dontayvion Wicks7.4projected FPCompare the matchup
Cooper Kupp7.0projected FPJaxon Smith-Njigba24.4projected FPCooper Kupp7.0projected FPJahan Dotson6.8projected FPCooper Kupp7.0projected FPRashid Shaheed7.3projected FPCooper Kupp7.0projected FPDontayvion Wicks7.4projected FPWR · Week 8Jaxon Smith-Njigba24.4projected FP
Puka Nacua23.1projected FPCompare the matchup WR · Week 8Puka Nacua23.1projected FP
Zay Flowers22.1projected FPCompare the matchup WR · Week 8Zay Flowers22.1projected FP
Ja'Marr Chase21.7projected FPCompare the matchup WR · Week 8Ja'Marr Chase21.7projected FP
CeeDee Lamb21.3projected FPCompare the matchup WR · Week 8CeeDee Lamb21.3projected FP
Justin Jefferson19.8projected FPCompare the matchup WR · Week 8Justin Jefferson19.8projected FP
Drake London18.2projected FPCompare the matchup
Compare other players Week 8Jaxon Smith-Njigba24.4projected FPPuka Nacua23.1projected FPPuka Nacua23.1projected FPZay Flowers22.1projected FPZay Flowers22.1projected FPJa'Marr Chase21.7projected FPJa'Marr Chase21.7projected FPCeeDee Lamb21.3projected FPCeeDee Lamb21.3projected FPJustin Jefferson19.8projected FPJustin Jefferson19.8projected FPDrake London18.2projected FP