Cooper Kupp vs Roman Wilson
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Cooper Kupp by 0.1 projected points (6.0 vs 6.0), close enough that either call is defensible.
Cooper Kupp faces SF, the 17th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Roman Wilson faces IND, 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 Cooper Kupp: a clear but modest edge of 5.9 points of value over replacement (-77.2 vs -83.0).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Roman Wilson carries an injury flag of Out (Finger), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Cooper KuppSEA | Roman WilsonPIT | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | SF | IND | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 6.0 | 6.0 | Kupp +0.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #17 | #7 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 101.3 | 95.4 | Kupp +5.9 pts |
| Points per game | 6.0 | 5.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -77.2 | -83.0 | Kupp +5.9 |
| Overall rank | #157 | #160 | Kupp by 3 |
| Position rank | WR66 | WR67 | |
| Market ADP | 160.4 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 14 | - | |
| Bye week | 11 | 9 | |
| Injury flag | None | Out |
Should I start Cooper Kupp or Roman Wilson in Week 5?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Cooper Kupp by 0.1 projected points (6.0 vs 6.0), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Cooper Kupp or Roman Wilson in 2026 fantasy football?
Cooper Kupp. He projects 101.3 fantasy points with -77.2 value over replacement, vs 95.4 points and -83.0 for Roman Wilson (WR, PPR).