Who should I pick up: Darius Cooper or Marvin Mims Jr.?

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Darius Cooper

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Darius Cooper over Marvin Mims Jr.: 3.1 versus 3.0 projected FP in Standard. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 4:06 AM ET · Standard

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Darius Cooper

WR · PHI · vs NYG

Stats & schedule ›

3.1FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

10.9%rostered on ESPN-0.02 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Marvin Mims Jr.

WR · DEN · vs CAR

Stats & schedule ›

3.0FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

0.7%rostered on ESPN0.00 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Darius Cooper is the stronger immediate points option. Marvin Mims Jr. is more widely available across ESPN leagues, but league-wide ownership cannot tell us who is available in yours. For a WR vacancy, compare the immediate matchup with the weeks you actually need covered. A rising roster percentage can explain interest in a player; it does not increase his projected score. If you must drop someone, check the full roster in GamePlan before making the claim.

Darius Cooper

Darius Cooper projects for 3.1 Standard points against NYG this week. His recent scoring average is 1.5 FP. He is rostered in 10.9% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.02 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 3.1 FP
ESPN: 6.1 FP
Sleeper: 1.7 FP
FantasyPros: 3.5 FP
Boosted Trees: 2.8 FP

Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Marvin Mims Jr.

Marvin Mims Jr. projects for 3.0 Standard points against CAR this week. His recent scoring average is 3.3 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 1.25%. He is rostered in 0.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.00 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 3.0 FP
ESPN: 3.7 FP
Sleeper: 2.5 FP
FantasyPros: 2.9 FP
Boosted Trees: 3.3 FP

Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 3, 3:30 AM ET / Nov 2, 11:30 PM ET. Recent change uses ESPN’s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM

What comes after this week?

Future FF estimates are separate from the current-week pickup call. Totals describe the player, not extra points for your roster. Weeks 15–18 are a calendar view; your league’s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

Window	Darius Cooper	Marvin Mims Jr.
Next 3 weeks	5.1 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	6.6 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Remaining regular-season schedule	18.8 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	29.7 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–18	7.3 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	13.4 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Darius Cooper	Marvin Mims Jr.
Week 9	3.1 FPvs NYGHigher projection	3.0 FPvs CAR
Week 10	BYE	BYE
Week 11	1.9 FPvs PIT	3.6 FPvs LVHigher projection
Week 12	2.2 FPvs DAL	3.1 FPvs PITHigher projection
Week 13	2.2 FPvs ARI	3.4 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 14	2.0 FPvs IND	3.2 FPvs NYJHigher projection
Week 15	1.6 FPvs SEA	3.6 FPvs LVHigher projection
Week 16	2.1 FPvs HOU	3.6 FPvs BUFHigher projection
Week 17	1.7 FPvs SF	3.0 FPvs NEHigher projection
Week 18	1.9 FPvs NYG	3.3 FPvs LACHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 3, 4:14 AM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · WR

More options. The same scale.

FF expected-points order within this pickup pool, with higher FF-minus-ESPN margin breaking displayed ties. Available model ranges provide context.

10.5 FP15.7 FP

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15.7
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14.2
Tee HigginsWR · 97.4% rostered
13.8
Ja'Marr ChaseWR · 99.9% rostered
13.7
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR · 99.9% rostered
12.5

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