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J.K. Dobbins or Darius Cooper

Who Should I Start? - Week 5 • Start New
J.K. Dobbins

J.K. Dobbins

RB • Denver Broncos DEN
Darius Cooper

Darius Cooper

WR • Philadelphia Eagles PHI
OR
EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Dobbins over Cooper

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Dobbins ... 28.57%

BOTH ... 28.57%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 8.22
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
12.83 49.17 0.12 1.02 5.08 0 8.22
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Outlook J.K. Dobbins

J.K. Dobbins at LAC: Denver Lead Back Seeks Efficiency Rebound

Recent reports highlight that Dobbins has weathered a tough stretch to open the season, averaging just 3.5 yards per carry across four games. Nevertheless, with rookie Jonah Coleman sidelined on injured reserve, Dobbins remains atop Denver's depth chart sharing backfield work with RJ Harvey.

Denver enters Los Angeles as road favorites against a winless Chargers team, which could foster a favorable rushing script. Our weekly projection lands at roughly 13 carries for 49 rushing yards and 8.2 fantasy points. Given his low pass-game usage and recent inefficiency, fantasy managers should view him as a matchup-dependent flex play rather than a must-start.

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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Cooper over Dobbins

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Cooper ... 0%

BOTH ... 28.57%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 6.9
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
2.6 31.9 0.2 6.9
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Outlook Darius Cooper

Darius Cooper vs. Jaguars in London — Expanded Role Beckons Amid Receiver Injuries

Darius Cooper enters Week 5 with significant momentum after catching two touchdowns on seven targets against the Rams. With primary wideouts DeVonta Smith and Hollywood Brown both ruled out due to injuries, Cooper is positioned for elevated playing time on the outside alongside Dontayvion Wicks.

Cooper has capitalized on his red-zone looks with three touchdowns on five catches this year, though his overall target volume remains limited. Our weekly projection lands at approximately 7.1 fantasy points on roughly three receptions for 32 yards, making him a viable deep-league play or risky flex option in London.

FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 21 hrs ago
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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance J.K. Dobbins
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
11403.602120
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
28893.203160
Season stats based on the past 14 days
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
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches J.K. Dobbins
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @KC 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @SF 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Darius Cooper
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START J.K. Dobbins
OWN
87%
-3.95 compared to last week
START
30%
+6.41 compared to last week
OWN/START Darius Cooper
OWN
15%
+15.02 compared to last week
START
 
5%
+4.8 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus J.K. Dobbins
32nd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Darius Cooper
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown J.K. Dobbins

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts rank this player at 32nd among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 44th with 17.70 total points (4.43 avg).
  • Currently 80.4 points behind the leader: Kenneth Walker
  • He should be doing a bit better than this. Look for him to bounce back.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.8 PPG.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 58th among RB.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 61st among RB.
  • Top 100 in Rec TDs with 0, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 91st among RB.
  • Ranked 112th in targets and is currently among RB.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 25 in rush attempts with 46 (11.50 per game) and is currently ranked 28th among RB.
  • Top 35 in rush yards with 161 (40.25 per game) and is currently ranked 30th among RB.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: -162, Rush AVG: -2.2 Rush TDs: -3, Receptions: -2, Rec Yards: -2 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no rushing touchdowns right?

    • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 200, RUSH YDS: 915, RUSH TDS: 6, REC: 8, REC YDS: 50, REC TDS: 1
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 93rd among WR.
  • Top 100 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 91st among WR.
  • Top 25 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 23rd among WR.
  • Top 15 in red zone receptions and is currently ranked 15th among WR.
  • Top 10 in Rec TDs with 3 and is currently ranked 10th among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • He is top 100 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 86th 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
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury J.K. Dobbins

No Injury Reported

Injury Darius Cooper

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups J.K. Dobbins

Week 5
Denver Broncos @ Los Angeles Chargers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
26.50347.25741004.26
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 17th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 13th with 23.00 total points (5.75 avg).
  • Currently 25 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 3.3 PPG. If you don"t have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in turnovers with 7 (1.75 per game) and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Ranked 22nd in rush defense with 487 (121.75 per game).
  • Ranked 14th in pass defense with 902 (225.50 per game).
  • Top 10 in sacks with 10 (2.50 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 8 in interceptions with 4 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • One of the worst in points against with 26.50 per game and currently ranked 24th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 15th 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: +154.75, Turnovers: -2 Sacks: -9, INTs: -1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +4,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 49, INT: 16, TDS: 2, PA/G: 21.3, YDS/G: 303.1
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 6 in turnovers with 8 (2.00 per game) and is currently ranked 5th 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 12 in sacks with 10 (2.50 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • 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 19th 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
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating J.K. Dobbins
15.52
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Darius Cooper
6.83
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career J.K. Dobbins
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2020 BAL 16 143 848 5.9 10 25 19 114 6.0 0
2022 BAL 8 92 520 5.7 2 8 7 42 6.0 1
2023 BAL 1 8 22 2.8 1 3 2 15 7.5 0
2024 LAC 13 195 905 4.6 9 38 32 153 4.8 0
2025 DEN 10 153 772 5.0 4 14 11 37 3.4 0
2026 DEN 4 46 161 3.5 0 4 3 16 5.3 0
ON PACE 18 207 725 3.5 0 18 14 72 5.3 0
3-YEAR AVG 8 122 575 4.7 5 19 15 68 4.6 0
Totals 55 669 3358 5 26 103 81 471 5.8 2
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
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