Cooper Kupp · John Metchie · 2026 week 2

Cooper Kupp or John Metchie?

Wondering who you should start this week — Cooper Kupp or John Metchie? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Cooper KuppCooper Kupp projects 7.1 PPR points clear of John Metchie in week 2, drawing ARI — the 16th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Cooper Kupp START @ ARI 7.6 16th 5.5 5 healthy
John Metchie @ ATL 0.5 25th · tough healthy

WRs vs ARI recently: Ladd McConkey 14.2 pts (W1).

WRs vs ATL recently: Michael Pittman 5.8 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Cooper Kupp carries the higher trade value — 5 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Cooper Kupp gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.