Cooper Kupp vs Malachi Fields
Who should you start in Week 10? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 10
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Cooper Kupp by 0.6 projected points (6.2 vs 5.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Cooper Kupp faces LV, the 11th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Malachi Fields faces WAS, 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
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Cooper Kupp by 4.3 points of value over replacement (-75.9 vs -80.1), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Cooper Kupp goes first at ADP 160.4 vs 168.8 for Malachi Fields.
| Cooper KuppSEA | Malachi FieldsNYG | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 opponent | LV | WAS | |
| Projected Week 10 points | 6.2 | 5.6 | Kupp +0.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #11 | #20 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 101.3 | 97.0 | Kupp +4.3 pts |
| Points per game | 6.0 | 5.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -75.9 | -80.1 | Kupp +4.3 |
| Overall rank | #161 | #165 | Kupp by 4 |
| Position rank | WR58 | WR59 | |
| Market ADP | 160.4 | 168.8 | Fields +8.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 14 | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 8 |
Should I start Cooper Kupp or Malachi Fields in Week 10?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Cooper Kupp by 0.6 projected points (6.2 vs 5.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Cooper Kupp or Malachi Fields in 2026 fantasy football?
Cooper Kupp. He projects 101.3 fantasy points with -75.9 value over replacement, vs 97.0 points and -80.1 for Malachi Fields (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.