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Should I start Jaydn Ott or Omar Cooper Jr. this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Omar Cooper Jr.

+7.7 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Omar Cooper Jr. over Jaydn Ott for Week 8 Standard: 7.8 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Omar Cooper Jr.: 16.3 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Omar Cooper Jr.
Why this pick?

Omar Cooper Jr.

Fortified7.8
ESPN4.9
Sleeper6.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Omar Cooper Jr. faces LV in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 16.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Jaydn Ott

Fortified0.1
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Jaydn Ott faces DEN in Week 8.

Omar Cooper Jr. projects for 7.8 points in standard scoring, 7.7 more than Jaydn Ott. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 3:21 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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