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Should I start Darius Cooper or Kevin Coleman Jr. this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darius Cooper

+5.0 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Darius Cooper over Kevin Coleman Jr. for Week 7 PPR: 9.7 projected points versus 4.6.

  • Darius Cooper: 11.8 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against DAL.
  • Kevin Coleman Jr.: 6.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Darius Cooper
Why this pick?

Darius Cooper

Fortified9.7
ESPN9.1
Sleeper9.6
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Kevin Coleman Jr.

Fortified4.6
ESPN5.8
Sleeper2.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Kevin Coleman Jr. faces NYJ in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.7 fantasy points.

Darius Cooper projects for 9.7 points in PPR scoring, 5.0 more than Kevin Coleman Jr.. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:19 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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