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Darius Cooper or Will Shipley

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

Darius Cooper

WR • Philadelphia Eagles PHI
Will Shipley

Will Shipley

RB • Philadelphia Eagles PHI
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Cooper over Shipley

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Cooper ... 0%

BOTH ... 36.36%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 6.9
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
2.6 31.9 0.2 6.9
No projection for today.
Coming soon.
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 23 hrs ago
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Shipley over Cooper

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Shipley ... 63.64%

BOTH ... 36.36%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 9.9
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
12.2 44.2 0.2 2.4 15.4 0 9.9
No projection for today.
Coming soon.
Outlook Will Shipley

Will Shipley vs. Jaguars — Lead Back Opportunity in London

With Saquon Barkley sidelined by a hamstring issue and Tank Bigsby also ruled out, Shipley suddenly ascends to lead Philadelphia's backfield in London. Fantasy managers have reacted quickly across leagues, sending his roster rate surging up to 72% after he played a limited reserve role through the first month.

Our weekly projection expects meaningful involvement, slating him for roughly 12 carries, 44 rushing yards, and a couple of receptions (10.1 fantasy points). Even with injuries testing Philadelphia's offensive line, his expanded touch projection elevates him into viable Flex territory as a 7.5-point neutral-site favorite.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 23 hrs ago
Latest News Will Shipley
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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 Will Shipley
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
6233.80000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
6233.801110
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 Will Shipley
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 Darius Cooper
OWN
16%
+16.01 compared to last week
START
 
5%
+5.34 compared to last week
OWN/START Will Shipley
OWN
73%
+72.65 compared to last week
START
35%
+34.65 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Darius Cooper
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Will Shipley
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 97th among WR.
  • Top 100 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 95th among WR.
  • Top 35 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 27th among WR.
  • Top 10 in Rec TDs with 3 and is currently ranked 7th 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
Breakdown Will Shipley

    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 29th among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 67th with 7.50 total points (1.88 avg).
  • Currently 90.6 points behind the leader: Kenneth Walker
  • He is in a heck of a slump. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 50th among RB.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 48th among RB.
  • Top 25 in Rec TDs with 0 and is currently ranked 25th among RB.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 75 in rush yards with 51 (12.75 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 58th among RB.
  • He is top 75 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 66th among RB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +25, Rush AVG: -5.3 Rush TDs: EVEN, Receptions: +4, Rec Yards: +24 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • He is not getting enough touches to make a significant impact on the ground
  • You do realize that this guy has no rushing touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 115, RUSH YDS: 575, RUSH TDS: 6, REC: 25, REC YDS: 150, REC TDS: 3
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Darius Cooper

No Injury Reported

Injury Will Shipley

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
13.25365.75861003.75
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 8 in sacks with 10 (2.50 per game) and currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 4 in interceptions with 6 (1.50 per game) and currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Top 2 in points against with 13.25 per game and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 28th 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 Will Shipley

Week 5
Philadelphia Eagles @ Jacksonville Jaguars

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
13.25365.75861003.75
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 8 in sacks with 10 (2.50 per game) and currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 4 in interceptions with 6 (1.50 per game) and currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Top 2 in points against with 13.25 per game and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 28th 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 Darius Cooper
6.75
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Will Shipley
9.90
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 Will Shipley
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2024 PHI 5 30 82 2.7 0 4 4 35 8.8 0
2025 PHI 11 14 49 3.5 0 12 9 56 6.2 0
2026 PHI 4 15 51 3.4 0 6 4 24 6.0 0
ON PACE 18 68 230 3.4 0 27 18 108 6.0 0
3-YEAR AVG 6 16 69 4.3 0 5 4 30 7.0 0
Totals 22 63 259 4.1 1 23 18 121 6.7 0
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