Should I start Omar Cooper Jr. or Rico Dowdle this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Omar Cooper Jr.

+1.2 projected edge · PPR

Start Omar Cooper Jr. over Rico Dowdle for Week 7 PPR: 10.2 projected points versus 9.0.

Omar Cooper Jr.: 22.3 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against MIA.
Rico Dowdle: 7.9 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:32 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Omar Cooper Jr.

WR · NYJStats & schedule

10.2FF projected

↑ +2.8 vs ESPN

vs MIA

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Rico Dowdle

RB · PITStats & schedule

9.0FF projected

↑ +1.3 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Omar Cooper Jr.

Fortified10.2

ESPN7.4

Sleeper9.5

FantasyPros—

Omar Cooper Jr. faces MIA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 22.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Rico Dowdle

Fortified9.0

ESPN7.7

Sleeper8.9

FantasyPros—

Rico Dowdle faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Omar Cooper Jr. projects for 10.2 points in PPR scoring, 1.2 more than Rico Dowdle. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:32 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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