The Seattle Seahawks (3-1) will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1) in Week 5. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Cooper Kupp.
Is Cooper Kupp Playing in Week 5?
Kupp is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Seahawks’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Cooper Kupp in Week 5?
There was a third-done, zone-beating route on the second drive that set up the AJ Barner touchdown and a scripted red zone catch in motion Thursday night against the Cardinals, but that was about it.
For the third time in four games, the former fantasy god was held under 35 receiving yards, and we are coming up on 10 months since his last touchdown.
I’m not going to say that Kupp is washed, but I will say that he’s not likely to win in a big way for himself. That is, he’s going to produce at the levels that the Seahawks pencil in for him and nothing more.
Entering the season, there was a world in which we’d have taken that, but with Tory Horton appearing capable of handling an increased workload, it’s not going to be enough.
Kupp has been on the field for 71.6% of Seattle’s offensive snaps this season, and that’s enough to keep him on rosters. He, however, is unlikely to grace as a top 35 receiver for me at any time in the near future, even with bye weeks now a factor.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Kupp’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 5
Kupp is projected to score 11.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Kupp to have 4 receptions for 48 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Kupp could also add 1 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 5 Weather Impact: Buccaneers at Seahawks
The forecast for kickoff is 65 degrees Fahrenheit with 4 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
