Josh Palmer vs Cooper Kupp
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.
WR74
Josh Palmer
94.2
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The model's pick
VS
WR76
Cooper Kupp
92.1
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Josh Palmer by 2.1 points of value over replacement (-86.0 vs -88.1), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
| Josh PalmerBUF | Cooper KuppSEA | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 94.2 | 92.1 | Palmer +2.1 pts |
| Points per game | 5.5 | 5.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -86.0 | -88.1 | Palmer +2.1 |
| Overall rank | #182 | #185 | Palmer by 3 |
| Position rank | WR74 | WR76 | |
| Market ADP | - | 151.8 | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 11 |
Should I draft Josh Palmer or Cooper Kupp in 2026 fantasy football?
Josh Palmer. He projects 94.2 fantasy points with -86.0 value over replacement, vs 92.1 points and -88.1 for Cooper Kupp (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.