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Should you trade for Cooper Kupp?

Should you trade for Cooper Kupp?

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By: Alex Hunter

Now is the time to inquire about trading for Kupp. The star wideout has missed the last three games with a high ankle sprain, but Kupp is expected to return for Week 7 following the Rams’ bye, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Meanwhile, Puka Nacua (knee) remains on IR and is expected to remain sidelined until at least late October.

Kupp and Nacua have barely shared the field this season. As a result, Kupp has seen incredible usage when available, leading the Rams with an eyepopping 36% target share, which ranks second only to Malik Nabers this season. Additionally, Kupp has seen four targets greater than 20 yards and three redzone targets on his 70 routes this season.

Kupp ranks fifth among receivers in FPTS per snap (0.41). He should return to being a fantasy superstar when he returns in Week 7, especially when you consider that Kupp will be facing a soft Raiders defense that week. The Raiders are the second-worst-graded defense on PFF this season.

Kupp’s usage is going to see a hit when Nacua returns. Nacua is dealing with a serious PCL injury and there is a strong chance that he is limited to start even when he does return.

All in all, Kupp owners may be frustrated he hasn’t played since Week 2 and could be open to moving Kupp for a discounted price. If you have depth and can afford not having Kupp available until Week 7, seeking a trade for the wideout is a sharp strategy that could pay off in the long run.  

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Alex Hunter
Alex Hunter is an avid DFS player and sports handicapper, who has been a proud member of the DraftKings Network team since 2020. He is a data-driven analyst, who earned his bachelor’s degree in communications at Worcester State University and has been in the sports content business for nearly a decade, covering the NBA, NFL and PGA TOUR. Alex is a diehard Boston Celtics fan, who loves to be on the golf course when he isn’t grinding lineups or producing content. For all of Alex’s work or if you need any lineup advice, be sure to follow him @Hunta512 on X.
Disclaimer

I am a promoter at DraftKings and am also an avid fan and user (my username is Hunta512) and may sometimes play on my personal account in the games that I offer advice on. Although I have expressed my personal view on the games and strategies above, they do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of DraftKings and do not constitute a representation that any particular strategy will guarantee success. All customers should use their own skills and judgment in building lineups. I may also deploy different players and strategies than what I recommend above. I am not an employee of DraftKings and do not have access to any non-public information.