Source + player page
NFL.com News fantasy football takes on Cooper Kupp
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from NFL.com News about Cooper Kupp.
9
Insights
1
Positive
3
Negative
Insight ledger
All NFL.com News insights about Cooper Kupp
PositiveRoleAug 1, 2026
Former Los Angeles Rams triple crown winner Cooper Kupp was signed by Seattle as a veteran splash addition. However, his injury woes resulted in 18 games missed over the past three years combined, and his ability to achieve a career renaissance will be a major factor in the Seahawks' 2025 fortunes. Kupp has two games against his former squad to look forward to.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
Kupp is part of the Seahawks' receiving corps that should provide continuity for quarterback Sam Darnold, alongside Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Jake Bobo, and Rashid Shaheed.NegativeUsageNo date
Kupp has been targeted more than five times in a game only once this season, during the Seahawks' 17-14 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos, where he hauled in five passes for 50 yards. Despite his pedigree as a seasoned veteran, Kupp has not seized the opportunity to become a consistent No. 2 receiving weapon alongside Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The source notes that Seattle still needs a true No. 2 offensive weapon to emerge, especially with starting quarterback Sam Darnold out with a quad injury.NegativeUsageNo date
Kupp chipped in a 7-yard receiving touchdown in the fourth quarter but was otherwise underutilized in Seattle's offensive scheme. He emphasized the need to move forward and execute better in future games.NegativeUsageNo date
Cooper Kupp failed to hit double digits in receiving yards as part of Seattle's struggling supporting cast around Jaxon Smith-Njigba; Kupp, along with Price, Charbonnet and other receivers, combined for six catches while the Seahawks' offense centered entirely on Smith-Njigba.NegativeRoleNo date
Kupp is mentioned as one of the established receivers Stafford has built timing with over his career, but he is not currently active in the offense discussed in this game, indicating he is either injured or unavailable during the Chargers matchup.NegativeRoleNo date
Kupp had his most productive game of the season with five receptions for 50 yards but emerged upset with Seattle's offensive performance. He said the Seahawks are not doing a good enough job offensively to allow Darnold to play, not getting him into a flow, not turning small plays into big plays, struggling with the run game, and not protecting him adequately. Kupp emphasized that all players share responsibility for the team's struggles, not just Darnold.NegativeMatchupNo date
Seahawks receiver was impacted by Malik Mustapha's physical play; Mustapha sent Kupp flying out of bounds as he reached for the first-down marker on a fourth-and-10 play, preventing Seattle from converting on their final drive. This contrasts with a playoff game a year prior when Renardo Green was beaten by Kupp for a big gain.NegativeMatchupNo date
Kupp laid his outstretched body across the first-down marker on a crucial fourth-down conversion attempt with 47 seconds remaining in regulation, trailing 3 points; ruled short of the line to gain by a fraction of a yard on replay review, giving possession to the 49ers and sealing Seattle's 32-29 loss.