Should I start CJ Daniels or Darius Cooper this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darius Cooper

+5.9 projected edge · Standard

Start Darius Cooper over CJ Daniels for Week 7 Standard: 7.4 projected points versus 1.5.

CJ Daniels: 1.25% matchup lift against LV.
Darius Cooper: 9.8 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against DAL.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 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

CJ Daniels

WR · LARStats & schedule

1.5FF projected

↓ -1.2 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 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%.

CJ Daniels

Fortified1.5

ESPN2.6

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

CJ Daniels faces LV in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Darius Cooper projects for 7.4 points in standard scoring, 5.9 more than CJ Daniels. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 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.