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The Seattle Times Seahawks fantasy football takes on Cooper Kupp
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PositiveUsageOct 16, 2026
Kupp had five receptions for 50 yards after a slow start, contributing to what the source describes as the best overall game of the year by the receiver group against Denver's depleted secondary.NegativeRoleOct 16, 2026
Darnold identified Cooper Kupp as the receiver he should have targeted on the game-losing overtime play instead of Rashid Shaheed; Darnold believed Kupp might have been able to get the first down on the shorter pass from the Seattle 28 on third-and-seven.NegativeRoleOct 15, 2026
Receiver Cooper Kupp expressed frustration over the offensive performance in the loss to the 49ers, particularly the turnover issues, but also noted excitement about the quick turnaround to play Denver; he acknowledged the offense needs to improve but indicated the team is not broken despite the turnover-filled loss.NegativeUsageOct 12, 2026
Kupp has 11 receiving targets on the season, tied with George Holani and well behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 37 catches. This limited role reflects the Seahawks' offensive imbalance and heavy reliance on Smith-Njigba.NegativeUsageOct 12, 2026
Kupp did not get the needed yards on the final fourth down play, though the 49ers disrupted the play from the start; the source notes 'It's hard to blame Cooper Kupp for not getting the needed yards on the last fourth down — the 49ers helped disrupt that play from the start — but that he didn't typified the day all around.'NegativeUsageOct 11, 2026
Kupp caught a Darnold pass at the Seattle sideline about a yard shy of the first-down marker on what would have been the Seahawks' final offensive play, attempting to reach for the needed yards as he went out of bounds. The call was upheld after review, ending the game with a 49ers 32-29 victory. Kupp said: 'I knew it was close. Clearly, it was short. Just not enough there, and we got to find a way to get that fourth down.'PositiveUsageOct 11, 2026
Cooper Kupp was involved in a key third-down conversion on a pass from Sam Darnold that helped set up Emanuel Wilson's goal-to-go touchdown opportunity, contributing to the Seahawks' scoring drive.NegativeMatchupOct 11, 2026
Ruled short on a fourth-and-10 catch-and-run along the sidelines with 47 seconds remaining in Seattle's comeback attempt, ending the Seahawks' 32-29 loss to the 49ers; the referees determined Kupp was forced out of bounds a yard short.PositiveRoleOct 6, 2026
Cooper Kupp remains a valued veteran presence in the Seahawks' receiving corps despite the target share concentration on Jaxon Smith-Njigba.NegativeUsageOct 5, 2026
Wide receiver has only 16 total catches through four games alongside Rashid Shaheed, which the source notes is a point of fantasy football discussion; however, the Seahawks' passing offense is performing well overall with the team ranking third in passer rating at 112.1 and fourth in yards per attempt at 7.6.NegativeUsageOct 5, 2026
Kupp threw a nice block to help Wilson finish his screen-pass TD, indicating he is being used in a supporting role in the offense beyond receiving.NegativeUsageOct 4, 2026
Wide receiver Cooper Kupp caught a 13-yard pass from Sam Darnold on the Seahawks' third-quarter touchdown drive, helping move the ball deep into Chargers territory before Darnold's 6-yard TD pass to Tory Horton.NegativeRoleOct 4, 2026
Seahawks receiver spoke to team's mindset following rare loss to Washington, emphasizing motivation to improve and move forward. Kupp noted the edginess and bad taste from the defeat serves as motivating force for the team this week.PositiveUsageSep 29, 2026
Cooper Kupp has been integrated into the Seahawks offense after joining from the Rams; he had a season-high four catches in Week 3 against the Commanders after recording just two catches in the first two games combined. Kupp's increased involvement in Week 3 suggests a potential trend toward more balanced target distribution as the season progresses, though Smith-Njigba remains the primary focus.PositiveUsageSep 27, 2026
Kupp had a few timely catches, including a late touchdown, contributing to the Seahawks' offensive efforts in the loss.NegativeUsageSep 27, 2026
Kupp caught a 7-yard TD pass from Darnold to make it 33-31 with 2:51 left after Medrano's pick-six, as the Seahawks mounted a comeback attempt. Kupp expressed confidence in the team's ability to win, saying 'Everyone had that expectation that we were going to find a way to go out there and win that game,' though the Seahawks ultimately fell short.NegativeProjectionSep 27, 2026
Kupp is referenced as the last player to achieve five TD catches in the first three games of a season, which he did in 2021; Jaxon Smith-Njigba matched this pace in 2024.PositiveUsageSep 27, 2026
Kupp caught a 7-yard touchdown pass from Sam Darnold on a 68-yard scoring drive that took just 1:06, helping the Seahawks mount a comeback after Darnold's pick-six. The drive featured five consecutive completions from Darnold, with Kupp providing a key target in the Seahawks' comeback attempt.NegativeRoleSep 24, 2026
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp defended the team's use of publicly available video footage from Denver's training camp, stating: "I don't know what we're talking about when you say you're not allowed to use public video of something." Kupp's comment reflects the Seahawks' perspective that scouting from publicly posted fan videos on social media platforms is a legitimate competitive practice.NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026
Kupp has just 55 receiving yards through the Seahawks' first two games, ranking second on the receiver list far behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 277 yards, indicating minimal offensive involvement.NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026
Kupp had two receptions for 20 yards in the game against Arizona.NegativeUsageSep 18, 2026
One of only three Seahawks receivers who saw offensive snaps last week against the Patriots, along with Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Rashid Shaheed. With Tory Horton returning, the receiver group expands, raising the question of whether the Seahawks will be able to get the ball to everyone. Coach Macdonald said the team must be able to operate its whole offense regardless of who is on the field.PositiveRoleSep 17, 2026
Brooks, the Seattle-based running company headquartered near Lake Union, recently signed Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp as a brand ambassador and announced he would join their global athlete roster. The company simultaneously announced a new partnership with the Seahawks where Brooks became the official running partner, with Kupp's signing part of a broader strategy to establish visible partnerships with Seattle's professional sports teams.NegativeInjurySep 16, 2026
Kupp was listed as limited in practice with a back injury heading into Week 2 against Arizona. He remains available but with a designation limiting his participation.NegativeUsageSep 10, 2026
Cooper Kupp made one of the great catches in the Seahawks' win over the Patriots but finished with just two receptions, contributing to a quiet receiving game overall. The Seahawks should look to get more throws in his hands alongside Rashid Shaheed and Tory Horton to avoid over-relying on Jaxon Smith-Njigba.PositiveUsageSep 10, 2026
Cooper Kupp earned an offensive grade of 83.6 from WR (Pro Football Focus), the second-highest among all receivers in the game.PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026
Kupp praised Lock's performance despite the backup quarterback's lack of preparation reps with the starting offense. Kupp stated: "He did a phenomenal job. He took basically no reps with any of the guys that were out there all week, and you see the onus that he puts on himself to be ready when time comes." This suggests confidence in the Seahawks' offensive weapons and their ability to execute with Lock at quarterback.NegativeUsageSep 10, 2026
Kupp recorded a one-handed 24-yard basket catch in Week 1 but was underutilized in the passing game; a touchdown pass from Drew Lock was negated by an illegal motion penalty, and the source notes the offense shot itself in the foot with penalties.PositiveUsageSep 10, 2026
Cooper Kupp had a highlight-reel one-handed catch to set up the first score on a field goal in the third quarter.NegativeRoleSep 10, 2026
Kupp caught an 11-yard pass late in the game as part of Lock's three consecutive completions (9, 11, 11 yards to Barner, Smith-Njigba, and Kupp) that advanced the ball to the Patriots' 12-yard line, setting up the go-ahead field goal. Kupp acknowledged the team's distress at losing Darnold but emphasized the need to move forward: 'In the moment, you've got to find ways to move forward and to go out and win a football game.'NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026
Receiver Cooper Kupp is active for Week 1 and expressed that despite the fanfare surrounding the Seahawks' Super Bowl championship banner drop and new ownership, the team will focus on executing their game plan against New England, saying 'For all the stuff going on outside of the game, we're going to be in the locker room getting ready to play a football game.'PositiveUsageSep 9, 2026
Patriots wide receiver Cooper Kupp made a notable catch highlighted as one of the few bright spots for the Seahawks' defense in the game.NegativeUsageSep 9, 2026
Wide receiver Cooper Kupp made a notable catch for the Seahawks but was partly responsible for an illegal shift penalty that negated his touchdown reception. The source notes this penalty was one of three that significantly changed the trajectory of the game.NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026
Receiver Cooper Kupp emphasized the team's focus on execution in the locker room despite external distractions surrounding the ownership transition and Super Bowl rematch narrative, stating the Seahawks will treat the game like any other once kickoff arrives.NegativeRoleSep 8, 2026
Cooper Kupp praised the collaborative approach Brian Fleury has brought to the Seahawks offense, noting that 'it's been cool to have that collaboration piece where you see the coaches, you see the players, you see Brian (Fleury) all working together to make sure we get the best plays out there, putting guys in the best situations possible.' This reflects Fleury's effort to sell his vision to offensive coaches and players despite coming from outside the organization.NegativeRoleSep 2, 2026
Wide receiver Cooper Kupp appeared in Hard Knocks speaking to younger Seahawks players about cut day and the team's approach to roster decisions. Kupp reflected on his experience, saying, 'Last year's the first time that I saw how it's supposed to be done. Where you believe in your true 70 to get the job done for you,' indicating he was sharing wisdom about the Seahawks' organizational philosophy with younger players.PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026
Kupp is one of the first four receivers obviously set on the roster, securing his spot.NegativeRoleAug 27, 2026
Kupp was held out of joint practice with the Titans due to soreness, per head coach Mike Macdonald's decision. Kupp expressed trust in Macdonald's judgment and acknowledged the difficulty of sitting out competitive practice situations, though he understood the reasoning behind the precautionary measure.PositiveRoleAug 26, 2026
Held out from live action during the joint practice in Tennessee as a precautionary measure by head coach Mike Macdonald; the source notes Kupp had one of the best camps of any player and had not missed a single drill, suggesting the decision was made out of caution rather than performance concerns.NegativeInjuryAug 26, 2026
Wide receiver was held out of the joint practice with the Titans due to soreness, a decision made by head coach Mike Macdonald. Kupp's absence led to Jake Bobo taking his reps, during which Bobo suffered a torn ACL.NegativeDepth ChartAug 22, 2026
One of three receivers obviously set in the Seahawks' receiving rotation, indicating he is locked into the top-three depth chart ahead of the 53-man roster cutdown.NegativeRoleAug 19, 2026
Kupp is a veteran receiver working with backup receiver Montorie Foster Jr. in his position group, providing mentorship as Foster competes for roster spots during preseason.NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp expressed openness to grass field installation at Lumen Field, stating: "I don't know the grassology of all that stuff. You got soccer teams playing on it, you got a lot of stuff happening, you got events being hosted. I would like to think with all the resources in the NFL, we can make that happen." Kupp also noted the physical difference between surfaces: "Whether the injury rates change or not, I know how my body feels on turf versus grass," and expressed enthusiasm about the possibility: "I mean, that would be sweet."PositiveRoleAug 13, 2026
Cooper Kupp served as a mentor to Puka Nacua during their two seasons as Rams teammates, including Nacua's rookie year in 2023. Kupp, a veteran wide receiver entering his seventh NFL season, guided the then-22-year-old Nacua. Kupp joined the Seahawks in 2025 and remains the only Seahawks player for whom Nacua expressed no hostility, underscoring the strength of their professional relationship.PositiveDepth ChartAug 10, 2026
Kupp is projected to make the 53-man roster as one of the top five receivers for the Seahawks.PositiveProjectionAug 7, 2026
Kupp, who turned 33 in June and accepted a WR2 role last season with Smith-Njigba's emergence, has looked like the best player on the field in camp and did so again Friday. He caught a 5-yard third-down TD, had about a 45-yard gain on a slant from Darnold, and got about a 25-yard gain against Devon Witherspoon. In one-on-one receiver/defensive back drills against Witherspoon, Kupp made the catch both times, including one where he snatched the ball away despite Witherspoon being draped all over him.PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026
Coach Mike Macdonald expressed that veteran wide receiver Cooper Kupp has taught him more than he has taught Kupp, highlighting the veteran's influence and value to the team.PositiveRoleAug 5, 2026
Hard Knocks illustrated Kupp's outsized influence beyond his statistical production. Offensive passing game coordinator Jake Peetz told Kupp he was "responsible for any coaching points in your room (the receiver room) that get said here," a responsibility not given to every player. Kupp was shown watching film with coach Mike Macdonald and pointing out something the coach hadn't noticed, prompting Macdonald to exclaim "Why didn't I think of that?" Kupp also played peacemaker during practice fights, helping pull Derick Hall away. Despite career-low statistical numbers last season and entering his 10th season at age 33 with a $17.4 million cap hit, Kupp's value extends far beyond numbers. He has been off to a strong start in camp, catching two passes that keyed a scoring drive for the No. 1 offense against the No. 1 defense in 11-on-11 competition Tuesday, including a TD reception from Sam Darnold.NegativeRoleAug 5, 2026
Wide receiver was featured in Hard Knocks premiere with a notable quote about attending Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding; Kupp said "I got the invitation, I thought it was a joke" when discussing his attendance at the event.PositiveUsageAug 5, 2026
Kupp was targeted twice by Sam Darnold during scrimmage sessions on Day 9 of training camp: once on a third-and-10 conversion at midfield and again for a touchdown from the 5-yard line, showing continued involvement in the first-team offense.PositiveProjectionAug 2, 2026
WR Cooper Kupp is healthy and performing as expected, part of Seattle's deep and healthy WR corps alongside Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, and the returning Tory Horton.PositiveRoleAug 1, 2026
Kupp is anchoring the Seahawks receiving corps alongside Tory Horton, Rashid Shaheed, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Horton referred to him as 'the OG General Coop' and noted he is 'coaching us on everything,' indicating a leadership and mentorship role within the group.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
Receiver Cooper Kupp was targeted by Sam Darnold in the end zone during an 11-on-11 red zone session, though the pass was broken up by cornerback Josh Jobe.NegativeUsageAug 1, 2026
Receiver Cooper Kupp was targeted by starting quarterback Sam Darnold during an 11-on-11 red zone session late in practice, though the pass was broken up by cornerback Josh Jobe in the end zone.PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026
Despite being 33 years old and concerns about potential role diminishment with Rashid Shaheed integration and Tory Horton's return, Kupp has shown no signs of slowing down early in camp. He delivered one of the highlight plays of camp earlier in the week with a diving one-handed grab near the sideline and had another handful of catches Thursday, including getting behind rookie safety Bud Clark for a big gain during a one-on-one session. Kupp's approach to camp remains unchanged since entering the NFL in 2017.PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026
Despite being 33 years old and concerns about potential role diminishment with Rashid Shaheed integration and Tory Horton's return, Kupp has shown no signs of slowing down early in camp. He delivered one of the highlight plays of camp earlier in the week with a diving one-handed grab near the sideline and had another handful of catches Thursday, including getting behind rookie safety Bud Clark for a big gain during a one-on-one session. Kupp said his approach to camp is no different from any other since entering the NFL in 2017.PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026
Cooper Kupp, described as an 'aging afterthought,' was a key contributor to the Seahawks' Super Bowl-winning team, demonstrating the organization's ability to extract value from veteran players past their perceived prime.PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026
Cooper Kupp, described as an aging afterthought, was part of the Seahawks' Super Bowl-winning roster. The Seahawks won with Kupp, demonstrating that the team's success came from fit, scheme, and buy-in rather than marquee acquisitions.PositiveUsageJul 29, 2026
Receiver Cooper Kupp caught a TD pass from Sam Darnold on the Seahawks' first play during a team red-zone drill on Day 4. Kupp also provided positive commentary on Jalen Milroe's development, noting that Milroe has 'settled into' the mental demands and is 'letting some balls go with anticipation that he wasn't last year,' indicating Kupp's confidence in the third-string QB's trajectory.PositiveUsageJul 29, 2026
Kupp caught a TD pass from Sam Darnold on the Seahawks' first play of a red-zone drill on Day 4 of training camp, helping the offense bounce back after being shut out in the red zone session on Monday.PositiveRoleJul 27, 2026
The 33-year-old, 10-year veteran receiver made a one-handed, diving catch from Sam Darnold in traffic near the sideline during a seven-on-seven session, followed by another catch two plays later in the same drill. Teammate Jaxon Smith-Njigba noted the spectacular play demonstrated Kupp still has the skill in his arsenal, saying 'He makes it regular and brushes it off, but it's a spectacular play and something he has in his arsenal, still has in his arsenal.' The play capped what was a good day for Kupp and the receiving corps overall.PositiveRoleJul 27, 2026
The 33-year-old, 10-year veteran receiver made a one-handed, diving catch from Sam Darnold in traffic near the sideline during a seven-on-seven session, followed by another catch two plays later in the same drill. Teammate Jaxon Smith-Njigba noted the spectacular play demonstrated Kupp still has the skill in his arsenal, saying 'He makes it regular and brushes it off, but it's a spectacular play and something he has in his arsenal, still has in his arsenal.' The play capped what was described as a good day for Kupp and the receiving corps overall.NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026
Kupp is on the Seahawks roster and will compete for targets in a crowded receiver room that includes Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, Tory Horton, and Jake Bobo, with the key question being whether there will be enough targets for everyone.