Who Should I Start? Cooper Kupp or Tyler Warren

Friday, October 3, 7:56 PM

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp has entered the bench stash phase of his career. He is not a viable option in Week 5 when the Seahawks host the Buccaneers. The Buccaneers have an untested passing defense, but Kupp has been too inconsistent to this point in the season. Kupp has only surpassed 6.6 fantasy points one time this season. Additionally, the Seahawks' passing volume is low. Quarterback Sam Darnold is averaging 25 passing attempts per game, and 8.5 of those passes are going to wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Some of that has been due to game script. The offense has been relatively efficient, and the defense has been elite, resulting in a lower passing volume. If the Buccaneers' offense challenges Seattle in Week 5, the passing volume could increase. However, Kupp is too risky a player to deploy right now. He still has talent, but as of now, he is a better wide receiver for the Seahawks than he is for fantasy.

Saturday, October 4, 11:23 AM

Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren continues to impress in his rookie season. Warren has now caught 19 passes for 263 yards and added four rushes for six yards and a touchdown through four games. His touchdown came on a goal-line carry, a trend that will increase his already high fantasy value if the Colts continue to call his number when near the end zone. Warren will look to stay hot in Week 5 against the Las Vegas Raiders at home. The Raiders have been tough on tight ends this season but Warren's role on offense makes him a must-start in fantasy every week. Treat him as a top-five fantasy tight end heading into Week 5.