Should I start Darius Cooper or Malik Benson this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darius Cooper

+8.8 projected edge · PPR

Start Darius Cooper over Malik Benson for Week 7 PPR: 9.7 projected points versus 0.9.

Darius Cooper: 11.8 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against DAL.
Malik Benson: 0.5 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against LAR.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:46 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

Malik Benson

WR · LVStats & schedule

0.9FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 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%.

Malik Benson

Fortified0.9

ESPN1.2

Sleeper0.8

FantasyPros—

Malik Benson faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Darius Cooper projects for 9.7 points in PPR scoring, 8.8 more than Malik Benson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:46 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.