Cooper Kupp · Skyler Bell · 2026 week 1

Cooper Kupp or Skyler Bell?

Wondering who you should start this week — Cooper Kupp or Skyler Bell? 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 6.8 PPR points clear of Skyler Bell in week 1, drawing NE — the 18th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 1Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Cooper Kupp START vs NE 7.9 18th 4.5 25 healthy
Skyler Bell @ HOU 1.1 27th · tough – – healthy

WRs vs NE recently: Zay Flowers 14.2 pts (W16) · John Metchie 4.1 pts (W17) · Malik Washington 8.8 pts (W18).

WRs vs HOU recently: Tre Tucker 5.4 pts (W16) · Quentin Johnston 9.8 pts (W17) · Alec Pierce 25.2 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Cooper Kupp carries the higher trade value — 25 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Cooper Kupp gets the most.

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Game logs, matchup ranks and form are the 2025 season — 2026 hasn’t kicked off. Projections, schedule and trade values are current 2026 numbers, refreshed nightly.