Should I start AJ Dillon or Darius Cooper this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darius Cooper

+5.4 projected edge · Standard

Start Darius Cooper over AJ Dillon for Week 7 Standard: 7.4 projected points versus 2.0.

AJ Dillon: 0.7 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against TB.
Darius Cooper: 9.8 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against DAL.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Darius Cooper

WR · PHIStats & schedule

7.4FF projected

↑ +1.1 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

AJ Dillon

RB · CARStats & schedule

2.0FF projected

↓ -0.6 vs ESPN

vs TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Darius Cooper

Fortified7.4

ESPN6.3

Sleeper6.5

FantasyPros—

Darius Cooper faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 9.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

AJ Dillon

Fortified2.0

ESPN2.6

Sleeper1.9

FantasyPros—

AJ Dillon faces TB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Darius Cooper projects for 7.4 points in standard scoring, 5.4 more than AJ Dillon. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 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.