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Should I start Darius Cooper or Saquon Barkley this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Saquon Barkley

+2.7 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Saquon Barkley over Darius Cooper for Week 7 Standard: 10.1 projected points versus 7.4.

  • Darius Cooper: 9.8 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against DAL.
  • Saquon Barkley: 1.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Saquon Barkley
Why this pick?

Saquon Barkley

Fortified10.1
ESPN12.6
Sleeper12.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Saquon Barkley faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.0 fantasy points.

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%.

Saquon Barkley projects for 10.1 points in standard scoring, 2.7 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, 9:37 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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