THE ALTERNATIVE
Brandin Cooks
WR · SFStats & schedule ›6.4FF projected
↑ +0.1 vs ESPN
at ATLSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Brandin Cooks or Darren Waller this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Darren Waller
Week 7 · PPR
Darren Waller averaged 5.3 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 1.7 for Brandin Cooks. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points.
Forecast updated · PPR
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Darren Waller
TE · CARStats & schedule ›6.0FF projected
↑ +0.2 vs ESPN
vs TBSun 1:00 PM ET
Brandin Cooks
FF6.4 FP
Boosted Trees6.0 FP
Workload4.8 FP
Monte Carlo5.0 FP
- His prior three-game scoring average was 3.3 FP. Compared with holding recent form level with the forecast, that scoring history shifts the tree estimate up 0.1 FP. This isolates model sensitivity, not a guaranteed football outcome.
- Recent scoring average: 3.3 FP.
- The ATL defensive matchup changes the FF estimate up 2.5%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 2.7 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Last 3 recorded games: 1.7 targets per game.
Darren Waller
FF6.0 FP
Boosted Trees6.3 FP
Workload6.4 FP
Monte Carlo6.3 FP
- His prior three-game scoring average was 3.3 FP. Compared with holding recent form level with the forecast, that scoring history shifts the tree estimate down 0.4 FP. This isolates model sensitivity, not a guaranteed football outcome.
- Recent scoring average: 3.3 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 3.9 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Last 3 recorded games: 5.3 targets per game.
Brandin Cooks
Fortified6.4
ESPN6.3
Sleeper8.0
FantasyPros—
Brandin Cooks faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.
Darren Waller
Fortified6.0
ESPN5.8
Sleeper7.6
FantasyPros—
Darren Waller faces TB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.3 fantasy points.
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