Rashid Shaheed vs Cooper Kupp
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Rashid Shaheed by 0.7 projected points (7.2 vs 6.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Both face WAS, the 7th-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 Rashid Shaheed: a clear but modest edge of 11.1 points of value over replacement (-64.8 vs -76.0).
The draft market agrees: Rashid Shaheed goes first at ADP 127.5 vs 160.4 for Cooper Kupp.
| Rashid ShaheedSEA | Cooper KuppSEA | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | WAS | WAS | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 7.2 | 6.5 | Shaheed +0.7 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #7 | #7 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 112.4 | 101.3 | Shaheed +11.1 pts |
| Points per game | 6.6 | 6.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -64.8 | -76.0 | Shaheed +11.1 |
| Overall rank | #145 | #155 | Shaheed by 10 |
| Position rank | WR62 | WR65 | |
| Market ADP | 127.5 | 160.4 | Kupp +32.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 11 | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 11 |
Should I start Rashid Shaheed or Cooper Kupp in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Rashid Shaheed by 0.7 projected points (7.2 vs 6.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Rashid Shaheed or Cooper Kupp in 2026 fantasy football?
Rashid Shaheed. He projects 112.4 fantasy points with -64.8 value over replacement, vs 101.3 points and -76.0 for Cooper Kupp (WR, PPR).