Tyreek Hill or Cooper Kupp Week 16 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Fantasy football projections for WRs

Modified Dec 18, 2024 14:25 GMT

NFL: New York Jets at Miami Dolphins - Source: Imagn — Tyreek Hill or Cooper Kupp Week 16 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Fantasy football projections for WRs - Source: Imagn

Fantasy football playoffs are well underway as some leagues are in their championship this week, while others have theirs next week. With that, starting the right players is crucial. In Week 16, fans may have to decide between Tyreek Hill and Cooper Kupp. But who is the better option?

Is Tyreek Hill a good fantasy option?

Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill is a good fantasy option in Week 16 and every week.

Hill is the Dolphins' top receiver and will see plenty of targets. He's gotten 6+ targets in each of his last four games, while he was limited to just 36 yards on Sunday.

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Miami hosts the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16, and the Dolphins have been much better at home in the warm weather. The 49ers defense has struggled this season, which should allow Hill to have a big game, especially with Jaylen Waddle's status very much up in the air.

Is Cooper Kupp a good fantasy option?

Cooper Kupp had 0 catches last week- Source: Imagn

Los Angeles Rams star receiver Cooper Kupp didn't record a single catch last Thursday, which was frustrating for fantasy owners. The weather wasn't good for that game, which made it a run-heavy game, so Kupp will be in line for a much better game in Week 16.

The Rams play the New York Jets, which allow 214.2 passing yards per game. Kupp will be a good option for plenty of catches and in the red zone for Los Angeles.

Tyreek Hill or Cooper Kupp: Who Should I Start?

Sportskeeda's fantasy start/sit optimizer suggests that fantasy managers should start Hill over Kupp.

The tool projects Hill will have 16.0 fantasy points in a full PPR league while Kupp will record 15.7 fantasy points.

The tool has Hill recording 5.6 receptions for 75.4 yards and is about 50-50, so he will find the endzone. Kupp, meanwhile, is projected to catch six passes for 66.2 yards and has a 50-50 chance of finding the endzone.

Ultimately, both Hill and Kupp are good fantasy options every week, but the tool suggests starting Hill over Kupp.