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Darius Cooper or Deebo Samuel Sr.

Who Should I Start? - Week 5 • Start New
Darius Cooper

Darius Cooper

WR • Philadelphia Eagles PHI
Deebo Samuel Sr.

Deebo Samuel Sr.

WR • San Francisco 49ers SF
OR
EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Cooper over Samuel Sr.

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Cooper ... 0%

BOTH ... 28.57%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 7.2
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
2.7 32.6 0.2 7.2
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Coming soon.
Outlook Darius Cooper

Darius Cooper in London vs. Jaguars — End-Zone Threat Eyes Expanded Role

Cooper has emerged as an unexpected scoring threat for Philadelphia, turning three of his five catches into touchdowns this season, highlighted by a two-touchdown performance against the Rams. With starting receivers DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks both managing hamstring issues, Cooper is positioned for an expanded snap share.

Our weekly projection tabs Cooper for 7.1 fantasy points on roughly three to four targets and 32 yards. While his roster rate has surged to 14%, his weekly floor remains low in a projected defensive battle with a 41.5-point total, leaving him as a speculative deep-league flex play.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 10 hrs ago
Latest News Darius Cooper
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Samuel Sr. over Cooper

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Samuel Sr. ... 57.14%

BOTH ... 28.57%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 10.5
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.6 41.4 0.3 10.5
No projection for today.
Coming soon.
Outlook Deebo Samuel Sr.

Deebo Samuel Sr. at Seattle — Dual-threat weapon in a pivotal division matchup

Samuel remains San Francisco's ultimate hybrid playmaker, operating out of the slot while routinely seeing designed carries. With fellow receiver Mike Evans questionable due to a rib injury, Samuel could see an expanded target volume as the undefeated 49ers battle Seattle for NFC West supremacy.

Fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into their lineups as a solid WR2 or Flex option. Our weekly projection expects roughly 4 receptions for 44 yards plus rushing work (around 11.1 fantasy points), providing a steady floor alongside high-end scoring upside.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 10 hrs ago
Latest News Deebo Samuel Sr.
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Performance Darius Cooper
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
33311.0182
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
33311.0182
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Deebo Samuel Sr.
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
5265.281
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
510621.2802
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Darius Cooper
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Deebo Samuel Sr.
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 MIA 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Darius Cooper
OWN
14%
+13.77 compared to last week
START
 
4%
+3.85 compared to last week
OWN/START Deebo Samuel Sr.
OWN
98%
+0.78 compared to last week
START
57%
+11.57 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Darius Cooper
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Deebo Samuel Sr.
29th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Darius Cooper

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 44th with 23.90 total points (5.98 avg).
  • Currently 60.76 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.7 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 100 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 100th among WR.
  • Top 100 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 91st among WR.
  • Top 35 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 26th among WR.
  • Top 10 in Rec TDs with 3 and is currently ranked 7th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 100 in rush yards with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 78th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +5, Rec Yards: +59 Rec TDs: +3,
  • The amount of touchdowns per game is ridiculous. Can he keep it up?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 30, REC YDS: 400, REC TDS: 3
Breakdown Deebo Samuel Sr.

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 29th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 10th with 43.90 total points (10.98 avg).
  • Currently 40.76 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is doing much better than most people thought he would.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 3.2 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 39th among WR.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 60th among WR.
  • Top 15 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 11th among WR.
  • Top 6 in red zone receptions and is currently ranked 5th among WR.
  • Top 50 in reception yards with 185 and 13.21 YPC and is currently ranked 45th among WR.
  • Top 10 in Rec TDs with 3 and is currently ranked 9th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 3 in rush attempts with 7 (1.75 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among WR.
  • Top 3 in rush yards with 74 (18.50 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among WR.
  • He is top 75 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 57th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -8, Rec Yards: -19 Rec TDs: +1,
  • The amount of touchdowns per game is ridiculous. Can he keep it up?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 68, REC YDS: 750, REC TDS: 7
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Darius Cooper

No Injury Reported

Injury Deebo Samuel Sr.

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Darius Cooper

Week 5
Philadelphia Eagles @ Jacksonville Jaguars

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
13.25365.75861003.71
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 2nd among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 2nd with 39.00 total points (9.75 avg).
  • Currently 9 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • Wow, would you look at that. The experts got it right on the money.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.8 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 4 in turnovers with 8 (2.00 per game) and is currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Top 2 in rush defense with 297 (74.25 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Ranked 31st in pass defense with 1166 (291.50 per game).
  • Top 2 in interceptions with 6 (1.50 per game) and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 2 in points against with 13.25 per game and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 22nd in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +37, Turnovers: -5 Sacks: +3, INTs: -3, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -4.75,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 27, INT: 13, TDS: 5, PA/G: 21, YDS/G: 322.6
Matchups Deebo Samuel Sr.

Week 5
San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
18.25263.25861104.45
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 8th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 5th with 35.00 total points (8.75 avg).
  • Currently 13 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.8 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 2 in total yards against with 263.25 per game and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 4 in turnovers with 8 (2.00 per game) and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Top 12 in rush defense with 408 (102.00 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 2 in pass defense with 645 (161.25 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 8 in sacks with 11 (2.75 per game) and currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 4 in interceptions with 6 (1.50 per game) and currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Top 6 in points against with 18.25 per game and currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 32nd in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -54, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: -1, INTs: -1, TDs: -3, Points Allowed: +1.5,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 44, INT: 14, TDS: 8, PA/G: 18.3, YDS/G: 303.8
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Darius Cooper
6.78
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Deebo Samuel Sr.
15.04
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Darius Cooper
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2025 PHI 6 13 11 99 9.0 0 0 0 0 0
2026 PHI 2 10 5 59 11.8 3 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 9 45 23 266 11.8 14 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 3 7 6 50 9 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 9 24 17 167 9.8 3 0 0 0 0
Career Deebo Samuel Sr.
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2024 SF 14 81 51 670 13.1 3 42 136 3.2 1
2025 WAS 16 99 72 727 10.1 5 17 75 4.4 1
2026 SF 4 17 14 185 13.2 3 7 74 10.6 0
ON PACE 18 77 63 833 13.2 14 32 333 10.6 0
3-YEAR AVG 10 60 41 466 11.4 3 20 70 3.6 1
Totals 34 197 137 1582 11.5 11 66 285 4.3 2
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