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

Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua are the Los Angeles Rams' most potent receiving targets. The duo worked together to return the team to the playoffs in Nacua's pro debut last season, while Kupp worked his way back to form after injuries had limited him in 2022.

In 2024, both initially struggled with injuries that took them out of action for multiple games but have since returned to their productive ways. Fantasy football analyses between teammates are rare, but this is one of them, so who represents the better value?

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Is Cooper Kupp a good fantasy pick in Week 15?

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There's an odd fantasy pattern to see with Cooper Kupp. He dominated on his season debut, got injured the next, has dominated since his return, scoring single-digits just once (and it was in a win).

Sportskeeda's WR15 faces a monumental task against the San Francisco 49ers, who despite their struggles are the eighth-best at containing wide receivers, allowing 30.06 points on average.

The expectation is that he will operate out of the slot, using his superior size to create mismatches against nickelbacks .

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Is Puka Nacua a good fantasy pick in Week 15?

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After a dominant showing as a rookie, shattering records and giving fantasy managers monstrous hauls, Puka Nacua has been more subdued as a sophomore.

After getting injured in the season opener, the WR5 didn't return until after the bye week but has since been dominant. Nacua is coming off his best showing so far - 12 catches for 162 yards and a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills, equating to 41.8 points.

Nacua and Demarcus Robinson are expected to man the corners against Charvarius Ward and Deommodore Lenoir. Against Ward, Lenoir and safeties Talanoa Hufanga and Ji'Ayir Brown, Nacua and Robinson may be in for a mixed performance.

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Whom should I start between Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua?

Cooper Kupp or Puka Nacua?

In one of the most lopsided matchups Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer has ever done, it's Nacua winning by over five points.

It has been just a while since Kupp exploded for almost 2,000 yards and was named the MVP of Super Bowl LVI. Fans, especially those who are also fantasy managers, may never realistically get that player again; but they should have solace in having the 2020 fifth-rounder.