Cooper Kupp Injury: Will He Play Week 7? (2024 Fantasy Football)

Another weekend of NFL football has arrived! Unfortunately, the injury watch for fantasy football managers is also here, and that’s certainly the case for Cooper Kupp. Players who appear on the injury report and haven’t practiced much during the week can often lead to trepidation for managers trying to make fantasy football lineup decisions and/or waiver claims. Don’t fret, though – FantasyPros is here to provide you with all of the latest news and updates on the players who are questionable heading into this week. So, is Cooper Kupp playing in Week 7? Here’s what we know about Cooper Kupp‘s injury and his status for Week 7. And use our Are They Playing tool to see the probability of any injured player playing this week, including Cooper Kupp.

Fantasy Football Outlook: Will Cooper Kupp Play Week 7?

Rams WR Cooper Kupp, listed as questionable for Sunday due to an ankle injury, is unlikely to play vs. the Raiders, per sources. Rams still want to work out Kupp pre-game before making any decision about him.

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Cooper Kupp (ankle) questionable, game-time decision
Rams WR Cooper Kupp (ankle) is officially questionable for Week 7.

Fantasy Impact

Head coach Sean McVay stated that the decision on Kupp’s status could come closer to game-time. Kupp has been limited in practice so far this week.

Jesse Garcia

Cooper Kupp (ankle) logs limited practice Wednesday
Cooper Kupp (ankle) logged a limited practice session on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Kupp has been out for several weeks due to an ankle injury, but he was able to log a limited practice session on Wednesday. He is reportedly trending the right way for Sunday’s game, but his availability will depend on how he looks at practice for the rest of the week. Fantasy managers should keep close tabs on his status at practice over the next couple of days.

Leo Sells

Cooper Kupp (ankle) has successful workout Monday, could return Week 7
Cooper Kupp had a positive workout on Monday and his return this week is “at least possible.”

Fantasy Impact

The next step is to see when Kupp practices and how it goes. The team will gather more information as the week progresses, but he has at least a chance to return this upcoming week.

Ari Koslow

Cooper Kupp (ankle) to meet with trainers Monday, status unknown
Rams coach Sean McVay said Cooper Kupp will meet with trainers on Monday and that his status for Week 7 against the Raiders has yet to be determined.

Fantasy Impact

Kupp will have a chance to return for Week 7 if he is cleared by the trainers. There should be another update on his status when available. Puka Nacua (knee) will not practice this week.

Ari Koslow

Cooper Kupp (ankle) expected to return Week 7
Cooper Kupp (ankle) is expected to return after the Rams’ bye for Week 7 vs the Raiders.

Fantasy Impact

Kupp has been dealing with a high-ankle sprain since Week 2 but is making progress each week and has a chance to return before the end of the month. This depends on no setbacks in practice between now and then, but it is still a good sign to see a timeline put in place for a return to the field. With Puka Nacua‘s return not being as certain, Kupp could be the no-doubt top target for a while in Los Angeles upon his return.

Vince DiSilvio

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What the Experts Are Saying

Cooper Kupp worked out on Monday, and his practice participation, or lack thereof, will determine his availability this week. He should instantly return to fantasy lineups when he’s active.

According to the data suite at Fantasy Points, among players with at least 25 routes through the first two weeks this year, Kupp was 18th in air-yard share (40.7%), second in target share (35.5%), tied for first in targets per route run (0.39), first in first-read percentage (52.1%) and second in expected half-point per reception (half PPR) points per route run (0.67).

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