Who Should I Start? Cooper Kupp or Jayden Reed

Friday, September 5, 2:13 PM

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp is checking in as a flex option in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers. Kupp is coming off a season with the Rams that began very auspiciously but finished horrendously. Kupp was a clear-cut WR1 over the first half of the season, but he was completely phased out of the offense towards the end. He only earned nine targets over his final three games, and he moved on from the Rams this offseason. Kupp did not show any signs of slowing down when he was given opportunities in 2024. This is certainly not the same player who took the league by storm in 2021, but Kupp should present solid value out of the slot in Seattle. He is going to be where quarterback Sam Darnold needs him to be at all times. San Francisco presents a tough matchup in Week 1, but they will need to focus their energy on stopping wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Kupp's role in the slot is more immune to tough matchups than outside wide receivers, giving him flex value with solid WR2 upside in Week 1.

Friday, September 5, 3:45 PM

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed (foot) is "hobbling in every video we see from practice," according to Peter Bukowski of Locked on Packers. Reed is reportedly dealing with a Jones fracture in his foot that he plans to play through. After not practicing on Wednesday, Reed reportedly practiced on both Thursday and Friday and is expected to play in Week 1 against the Detroit Lions. The 25-year-old may see a limited snap share on Sunday as the team manages the injury, so he's a difficult player to project for fantasy managers. Most likely, Reed is a boom/bust WR4/flex option who will finish behind fellow Packers' wideouts Matthew Golden and Romeo Doubs in targets this week.