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Should I start Darius Cooper or Jalen Royals this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darius Cooper

+4.3 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Darius Cooper over Jalen Royals for Week 7 Half-PPR: 8.6 projected points versus 4.3.

  • Darius Cooper: 10.8 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against DAL.
  • Jalen Royals: 1.7 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SEA.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Darius Cooper
Why this pick?

Darius Cooper

Fortified8.6
ESPN7.7
Sleeper8.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Darius Cooper faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 10.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Jalen Royals

Fortified4.3
ESPN5.9
Sleeper4.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Jalen Royals faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Darius Cooper projects for 8.6 points in half-PPR scoring, 4.3 more than Jalen Royals. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 5:07 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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