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Should I start Darius Cooper or Kyren Williams this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kyren Williams

+9.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Kyren Williams over Darius Cooper for Week 7 Standard: 16.9 projected points versus 7.4.

  • Darius Cooper: 9.8 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against DAL.
  • Kyren Williams: 15.7 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Kyren Williams
Why this pick?

Kyren Williams

Fortified16.9
ESPN15.5
Sleeper16.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Kyren Williams faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 15.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Darius Cooper

Fortified7.4
ESPN6.3
Sleeper6.5
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Kyren Williams projects for 16.9 points in standard scoring, 9.5 more than Darius Cooper. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:12 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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