Should I start Brandin Cooks or Tyler Goodson this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Brandin Cooks

+2.0 projected edge · Standard

Start Brandin Cooks over Tyler Goodson for Week 7 Standard: 4.5 projected points versus 2.5.

Brandin Cooks: 2.7 FP recent scoring average.
Tyler Goodson: 0.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:22 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Brandin Cooks

WR · SFStats & schedule

4.5FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Tyler Goodson

RB · DALStats & schedule

2.5FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

at PHI

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Brandin Cooks

Fortified4.5

ESPN4.4

Sleeper5.5

FantasyPros—

Brandin Cooks faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.7 fantasy points.

Tyler Goodson

Fortified2.5

ESPN2.9

Sleeper2.8

FantasyPros—

Tyler Goodson faces PHI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.7 fantasy points.

Brandin Cooks projects for 4.5 points in standard scoring, 2.0 more than Tyler Goodson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:22 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.