Cooper Kupp · Marvin Mims Jr. · 2026 week 8

Cooper Kupp or Marvin Mims Jr.?

Wondering who you should start this week — Cooper Kupp or Marvin Mims Jr.? 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 3.5 PPR points clear of Marvin Mims Jr. in week 8, drawing CHI — the 19th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Cooper Kupp START	vs CHI	7.5	19th	5.8	7	healthy
Marvin Mims Jr.	vs KC	4.0	31st · tough	4.6	–	healthy

WRs vs CHI recently: Christian Watson 26.3 pts (W5) · Jahan Dotson 14.7 pts (W6) · A.J. Brown 4.8 pts (W7).

WRs vs KC recently: Cody White 5.6 pts (W4) · Quentin Johnston 5.7 pts (W6) · Jaxon Smith-Njigba 22.3 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Cooper Kupp projects 3.5 points higher in PPR.
Cooper Kupp faces CHI, 19th most generous to WRs.
Marvin Mims Jr. faces KC, 31st most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Cooper Kupp carries the higher trade value — 7 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.