Ja'Kobi Lane vs Cooper Kupp
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Ja'Kobi Lane this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.2 projected points (7.0 vs 5.9).
Ja'Kobi Lane faces CLE, the 3rd-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Cooper Kupp faces DEN, the 20th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Ja'Kobi Lane: a clear but modest edge of 8.8 points of value over replacement (-69.6 vs -78.4).
The draft market agrees: Ja'Kobi Lane goes first at ADP 158.5 vs 160.4 for Cooper Kupp.
Health note: Ja'Kobi Lane carries an injury flag of IR (Wrist), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Ja'Kobi LaneBAL | Cooper KuppSEA | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | CLE | DEN | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 7.0 | 5.9 | Lane +1.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #3 | #20 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 108.8 | 100.0 | Lane +8.8 pts |
| Points per game | 6.4 | 5.9 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -69.6 | -78.4 | Lane +8.8 |
| Overall rank | #150 | #157 | Lane by 7 |
| Position rank | WR64 | WR67 | |
| Market ADP | 158.5 | 160.4 | Kupp +1.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 14 | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 13 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | IR | None |
Should I start Ja'Kobi Lane or Cooper Kupp in Week 6?
Start Ja'Kobi Lane this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.2 projected points (7.0 vs 5.9).
Should I draft Ja'Kobi Lane or Cooper Kupp in 2026 fantasy football?
Ja'Kobi Lane. He projects 108.8 fantasy points with -69.6 value over replacement, vs 100.0 points and -78.4 for Cooper Kupp (WR, PPR).