Questionable
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 5/1/2023
2022 Receiving Stats
REC
75
YDS
812
TD
6
AVG
10.8
TAR
98
2023 Projections
2022 Fantasy Outlook
Kupp became the second receiver in NFL history to catch 145 passes in a season, the second
to reach 1,900 yards, the fourth in the last 55 years to win the triple crown and the eighth to win
Super Bowl MVP. He did all that in one season, breaking out at 28 after being a fourth- or fifth-
round pick in fantasy leagues. The question now is whether he can live up to the new price in
Round 1. The argument against him, apart from regression to the mean, centers around Kupp's pre-2021 profile (that of a good player, not a dominant one). While concerns about his 4.62 40 or small-school college career are distant memories, Kupp's mediocre 2020 stat line isn't. A QB upgrade from Jared Goff to Matthew Stafford was a big part of the story, but Kupp himself took a huge step forward. His catch rate (75.9 percent) was a career high, and 10.2 YPT was his most for a full season by a full yard. To post those efficiency numbers while being targeted on 31.3 percent of routes (third highest among WRs) is impressive, to say the least. Also impressive? Leading the league in YAC (894) whilst ranking second in completed air yards (1,051). Or, leading the league in yards from out routes (296) and also placing second on crossing routes (346) and third on posts (258). Kupp has coach/QB stability, playing in a Sean McVay offense that annually ranks top 10 (and usually top 5) in neutral-situation pace and pass rate. If nothing else, Kupp is set up nicely for the second-best season of his career. Read Past Outlooks

Progressing well after surgery
Kupp told reporters during Rams exit interviews that his rehab from ankle surgery is going well, Cameron DeSilva of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Kupp chose to undergo tightrope surgery to repair his right high-ankle sprain instead of hoping it would heal with just rest, a decision made considerably easier given the Rams' 3-7 record at the time of the injury. Prior to the procedure, Kupp was on pace for another huge season with a 75-812-6 line through nine games and an additional 9-52-1 rushing line, which includes his injury-shortened Week 10 contest. Kupp was quoted during the interview as saying, "The trainers all feel good where we're at, feel like we're making good time on things," which seems like excellent news for his status for the start of the 2023 season. With quarterback Matthew Stafford (neck) and coach Sean McVay returning, Kupp should be able to return to elite form even with former offensive coordinator Liam Coen leaving to return to the college ranks at Kentucky.
Kupp chose to undergo tightrope surgery to repair his right high-ankle sprain instead of hoping it would heal with just rest, a decision made considerably easier given the Rams' 3-7 record at the time of the injury. Prior to the procedure, Kupp was on pace for another huge season with a 75-812-6 line through nine games and an additional 9-52-1 rushing line, which includes his injury-shortened Week 10 contest. Kupp was quoted during the interview as saying, "The trainers all feel good where we're at, feel like we're making good time on things," which seems like excellent news for his status for the start of the 2023 season. With quarterback Matthew Stafford (neck) and coach Sean McVay returning, Kupp should be able to return to elite form even with former offensive coordinator Liam Coen leaving to return to the college ranks at Kentucky.
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Air Yards Per Game
76.6Air Yards Per Snap
1.33% Team Air Yards
19.7%% Team Targets
19.1%Avg Depth of Target
7.0 YdsCatch Rate
76.5%Drop Rate
2.0%Avg Yds After Catch
5.6% Targeted On Route
30.3%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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2022 Cooper Kupp Split Stats
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Measurables Review
How do Cooper Kupp's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"Weight
208 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.62 secShuttle Time
4.08 secCone Drill
6.75 secVertical Jump
31.0 inBroad Jump
116 inHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Like the rest of the Rams offense, Kupp dropped off in 2020, with by far the lowest per-play outputs (10.6 YPC, 7.9 YPT) of his career. He scored only three touchdowns, had only 12 catches of 20-plus yards and two for 40-plus after racking up four in 2019. At 6-2, 208, Kupp has good size for a slot receiver, and while he has poor timed speed (4.62 40), he’s quick, shifty and knows how to get open. Kupp was a frequent red-zone target in past seasons, but his opportunities dropped last year as the Rams frequently failed to move the ball. That said, Kupp has proved to be an efficient and effective NFL receiver under good conditions, and conditions should get better after the Rams acquired Matthew Stafford, a significant upgrade from Jared Goff. Stafford should thrive in coach Sean McVay’s system, with the help of young running back Cam Akers. Robert Woods is still around, and second-year man Van Jefferson could increase his role, but Kupp is the team's best wideout and should see significant target share in an improved offense.
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Unlikely to return this season
Rams head coach Sean McVay said Tuesday that he doesn't see a scenario in which Kupp (ankle) returns from injured reserve before the end of the season, Greg Beacham of The Associated Press reports. "You won't see Cooper this year," McVay said. "Aaron [Donald], there's still a possibility, but Cooper, I would be hard-pressed to see any scenario that he would play again this year."
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Likely out 6-to-8 weeks
Kupp is expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks after undergoing surgery Wednesday to address his right high-ankle sprain, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Needs surgery, going on IR
Rams head coach Sean McVay said Kupp will undergo surgery Wednesday to address his right high-ankle sprain, and the receiver will be placed on injured reserve, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Dealing with high-ankle sprain
Kupp suffered a right high-ankle sprain in Sunday's 27-17 loss to Arizona, and the prognosis "doesn't sound good," Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports.
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Avoids worst-case scenario
Kupp is expected to miss some time due to the right ankle injury he sustained in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Cardinals, but he appears to have avoided the worst-case scenario, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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