Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp was the 69th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. The former Eastern Washington star has spent most of his career as a solid WR2 for fantasy players.
However, he had a record-setting year in 2021, totaling 145 receptions on 191 targets for 1,947 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns. Kupp led the NFL in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns that season. More importantly, the superstar was the WR1, averaging 21.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game.
Unfortunately, Kupp has struggled with injuries over the past two years. Yet, he has been outstanding when healthy.
The superstar wide receiver missed eight games in 2022 because of a high ankle sprain that required surgery. Kupp also suffered a hamstring injury during training camp last year. While the team initially thought he would be ready for Week 1, Kupp re-aggravated the injury and missed the first four games.
Thankfully, the superstar reportedly is all the way back healthy after dealing with injuries the past two years. Many believe Kupp could return to his elite form in 2024 despite the emergence of Puka Nacua.
According to RotoBaller ADP, the veteran is an early fourth-round pick in 12-team leagues. Despite playing through injuries and splitting targets with Nacua, Kupp had 59 receptions on 95 targets for 737 receiving yards and five touchdowns in 12 games last season.
Fantasy players should jump at the chance to draft Kupp at his ADP. Nacua is dealing with a minor knee injury. More importantly, the veteran had nearly the same target volume as the rookie last year in the 11 healthy games they played together.
Kupp won't have a top-10 finish in 2024 unless Nacua misses significant time with an injury. However, Kupp is a better value at his early fourth-round ADP than Nacua at his early second-round draft price.
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