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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp hasn't played since Week 2, and fantasy managers are praying he returns to the lineup quickly. He's one of the best receivers in PPR fantasy football in history, and when he starts, he's one of the best players at putting up week-winning performances.
In his one full game this season, he caught 14 passes on 21 targets for 110 yards and a touchdown and rushed two times for 10 yards, good for 32 (!!!!!!) PPR fantasy points. He's still an excellent receiver, and even when his fellow WR Puka Nacua (knee) returns, he should still be the focal point of LA's offense.
So will Kupp play tonight on Thursday Night Football?
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Cooper Kupp Fantasy Football Injury Update
You may have noticed that there was no injury designation in parentheses in this article. That's because No. 10 was taken off the injury report on Wednesday, and is now designated as healthy by his team. He is good to go for his matchup with the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night.
Cooper Kupp is good to go vs. Vikings.
Full Week 8 Injury Report. ⤵️
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) October 23, 2024
Fantasy managers across the world are firing him up and praying his persistent injury issues are behind him. He's had a rough go at things over the last few seasons, and hasn't played in 16 or more regular season games since his 2021 triple crown season. Hopefully he can stay on the field in 2024, but more absences wouldn't be surprising.
He's been off of a football field for five weeks now. That should have been plenty of time to recover and be very close to 100%. He could see a modest dip in production, though.
#NFL Injury Updates:#49ers Deebo Samuel - Playing Wk 8 risks a flare-up. Lean slightly towards Wk 10 return. More in video below#Commanders Jayden Daniels - Avg = 1-2 wks. Wk 8 TBD, data favors sitting#Rams Cooper Kupp - Playing. Moderate dip projected (~15%) x2 wks
1/10 pic.twitter.com/2y88V6XhPL
— Deepak Chona, MD. SportsMedAnalytics (@SportMDAnalysis) October 24, 2024
Cooper Kupp Fantasy Football Injury Impact
He's good to go, so there's no need to discuss his absence's effect on the offense. But even at 31 years old, he's an elite receiver that transforms LA's offense into a monster. His ability to consistently beat all types of coverage helps sustain drives and adds incredible value.
Cooper Kupp in his last healthy season:
145 Receptions
1947 Yards
16 TDs
Triple Crown 👑👑👑
SBMVPThey forgot who you were @CooperKupp. It’s time to remind them. #RamsHouse pic.twitter.com/VxcCHm1XQ9
— 💧 (@Rlshl11) August 5, 2024
His best days are likely behind him, but that doesn't matter too much. He's never had elite speed -- he wins with crafty route running, unparalleled knowledge of the game, great hands, and fantastic quickness. Real lunch-pail kind of guy. He gives his team a chance to win nearly every game they play in.
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