Should I start Cooper Kupp or Josh Whyle this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Cooper Kupp

+5.8 projected edge · PPR

Start Cooper Kupp over Josh Whyle for Week 7 PPR: 6.0 projected points versus 0.2.

Cooper Kupp: 5.3 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.
Josh Whyle: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against DET.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Cooper Kupp

WR · SEAStats & schedule

6.0FF projected

↓ -0.5 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 8:20 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Josh Whyle

TE · GBStats & schedule

0.2FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at DET

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Cooper Kupp

Fortified6.0

ESPN6.4

Sleeper6.9

FantasyPros—

Cooper Kupp faces KC in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Josh Whyle

Fortified0.2

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.4

FantasyPros—

Josh Whyle faces DET in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Cooper Kupp projects for 6.0 points in PPR scoring, 5.8 more than Josh Whyle. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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