Cooper Kupp · Tez Johnson · 2026 week 8

Cooper Kupp or Tez Johnson?

Wondering who you should start this week — Cooper Kupp or Tez Johnson? 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 Tez Johnson 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
Tez Johnson	vs ATL	4.0	16th	7.6	–	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 ATL recently: Devontez Walker 6.9 pts (W5) · Luther Burden III 9.5 pts (W6) · Jordan Watkins 5.6 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Cooper Kupp projects 3.5 points higher in PPR.
Cooper Kupp faces CHI, 19th most generous to WRs.
Tez Johnson faces ATL, 16th 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.