Cooper Kupp vs Tutu Atwell
Who should you start in Week 4? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 4
Start Cooper Kupp this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.7 projected points (6.2 vs 4.5).
Cooper Kupp faces LAC, the 10th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Tutu Atwell faces MIN, the 31st-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 9.3 points of value over replacement (-80.3 vs -89.6).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Tutu Atwell carries an injury flag of Out (Coach's Decision), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Cooper KuppSEA | Tutu AtwellMIA | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 opponent | LAC | MIN | |
| Projected Week 4 points | 6.2 | 4.5 | Kupp +1.7 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #10 | #31 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 100.0 | 90.7 | Kupp +9.3 pts |
| Points per game | 5.9 | 5.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -80.3 | -89.6 | Kupp +9.3 |
| Overall rank | #158 | #167 | Kupp by 9 |
| Position rank | WR66 | WR69 | |
| Market ADP | 160.4 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 14 | - | |
| Bye week | 11 | 6 | |
| Injury flag | None | Out |
Should I start Cooper Kupp or Tutu Atwell in Week 4?
Start Cooper Kupp this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.7 projected points (6.2 vs 4.5).
Should I draft Cooper Kupp or Tutu Atwell in 2026 fantasy football?
Cooper Kupp. He projects 100.0 fantasy points with -80.3 value over replacement, vs 90.7 points and -89.6 for Tutu Atwell (WR, PPR).