Should I start Darius Cooper or Jonathan Mingo this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darius Cooper

+8.0 projected edge · PPR

Start Darius Cooper over Jonathan Mingo for Week 7 PPR: 9.7 projected points versus 1.6.

Darius Cooper: 11.8 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against DAL.
Jonathan Mingo: 1.3 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against PHI.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Darius Cooper

WR · PHIStats & schedule

9.7FF projected

↑ +0.6 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Jonathan Mingo

WR · DALStats & schedule

1.6FF projected

↓ -0.9 vs ESPN

at PHI

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Darius Cooper

Fortified9.7

ESPN9.1

Sleeper9.6

FantasyPros—

Darius Cooper faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 11.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Jonathan Mingo

Fortified1.6

ESPN2.5

Sleeper0.3

FantasyPros—

Jonathan Mingo faces PHI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Darius Cooper projects for 9.7 points in PPR scoring, 8.0 more than Jonathan Mingo. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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