Cooper Kupp or Tee Higgins Week 15 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Fantasy football projections for WRs

Heading into the year, Cooper Kupp and Tee Higgins were not on the same tier of wide receivers. However, as the year has dragged on, the two receivers have a similar level of production for fantasy purposes. For managers looking to choose between the two this season, here's a look at both receivers and a reccomendation.

Is Cooper Kupp a good pick in Week 15?

Cooper Kupp at Bills at Rams - Source: Getty

The Rams wide receiver has been rather productive over the last month. He did have a disastrous outing against the New Orleans Saints on Dec. 1 but otherwise has been good for at least double-digit points in the last four games. Expect another similar outing.

Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer projects Kupp to earn 15.5 points against the San Francisco 49ers. Kupp's Rams play on Thursday Night Football, so if you are going to use him, be sure to set him in your lineup as soon as possible. He works as a flex or a decent WR2 this week.

Is Tee Higgins a good pick in Week 15?

Tee Higgins at Cincinnati Bengals v Dallas Cowboys - Source: Getty

Tee Higgins has played with his back against the wall this season. Working on a franchise tag, Higgins was a decent drafting option. However, on nearly the opposite side of the season, it is clear that he isn't going to get paid big money from the Bengals. That said, he won't stop fighting.

Higgins is projected to earn 15.4 points against the Tennessee Titans in Week 15. As the second wide receiver, he carries a built-in risk, but he should be a solid option this week.

Whom should I start between Cooper Kupp and Tee Higgins in Week 15?

Tee Higgins gets the nod for Week 15

Cooper Kupp and Tee Higgins are both working as No. 2 receivers in their offenses. However, Kupp has been good enough to play as a No. 1 receiver for the Rams at any time. Meaning, his ceiling is higher than Higgins this week.

Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer agrees, but the difference between the two is razor-thin. Kupp is projected to earn 15.5 points, while Higgins is projected to get 15.4 points.

The difference is just 0.1 points, so there appears to be little risk in the decision. Kupp makes a touch more sense because of his storied history with the Rams, while Higgins is facing a surprisingly stout Titans defense.

Either way, if you go with Kupp, make sure to start him as soon as possible with the Los Angeles Rams playing on Thursday Night Football.