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Should I start Cooper Kupp or Tez Johnson this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Tez Johnson

+1.0 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Tez Johnson over Cooper Kupp for Week 7 Standard: 4.5 projected points versus 3.6.

  • Cooper Kupp: 2.6 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.
  • Tez Johnson: 3.3 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against CAR.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Tez Johnson
Why this pick?

Tez Johnson

Fortified4.5
ESPN5.9
Sleeper3.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Tez Johnson faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

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%.

Tez Johnson projects for 4.5 points in standard scoring, 1.0 more than Cooper Kupp. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:01 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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