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Should I start Cooper Kupp or D.J. Montgomery this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Cooper Kupp

+3.6 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Cooper Kupp over D.J. Montgomery for Week 7 Standard: 3.6 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Cooper Kupp: 2.6 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.
  • D.J. Montgomery: INJURY_RESERVE; 3.75% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Cooper Kupp
Why this pick?

Cooper Kupp

Fortified3.6
ESPN3.9
Sleeper4.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Cooper Kupp faces KC in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

D.J. Montgomery

Fortified0.0
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

D.J. Montgomery faces MIN in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%. INJURY_RESERVE

Cooper Kupp projects for 3.6 points in standard scoring, 3.6 more than D.J. Montgomery. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:16 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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