Cooper Kupp · Rashod Bateman · 2026 week 2

Cooper Kupp or Rashod Bateman?

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

Start Rashod BatemanRashod Bateman projects 1.5 PPR points clear of Cooper Kupp in week 2, drawing NO — the 11th-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 @ ARI 7.6 16th 5.5 5 healthy
Rashod Bateman START vs NO 9.1 11th 92 healthy

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

WRs vs NO recently: Amon-Ra St. Brown 18.7 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Rashod Bateman carries the higher trade value — 92 against 5 (a 95% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Rashod Bateman gets the most. Momentum: Cooper Kupp +5 and Rashod Bateman +92 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.