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Should I start Darius Cooper or Kalel Mullings this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darius Cooper

+4.8 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Darius Cooper over Kalel Mullings for Week 8 PPR: 5.1 projected points versus 0.2.

  • Darius Cooper: 11.8 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against WAS.
  • Kalel Mullings: 0.3 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against CIN.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Darius Cooper
Why this pick?

Darius Cooper

Fortified5.1
ESPN3.7
Sleeper3.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Darius Cooper faces WAS in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 11.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Kalel Mullings

Fortified0.2
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Kalel Mullings faces CIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Darius Cooper projects for 5.1 points in PPR scoring, 4.8 more than Kalel Mullings. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 3:40 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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