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DeVonta Smith or Darius Cooper

Who Should I Start? - Week 6 • Start New
DeVonta Smith

DeVonta Smith

WR • Philadelphia Eagles PHI
Darius Cooper

Darius Cooper

WR • Philadelphia Eagles PHI
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Smith over Cooper

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Smith ... 30.77%

BOTH ... 23.08%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 6.6
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
0 0 0 2.3 30.2 0.2 6.6
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Outlook DeVonta Smith

DeVonta Smith vs Carolina: Volatile Flex Outlook With Backup Quarterback Under Center

Smith enters Sunday listed as questionable after upgrading to a limited practice while managing hamstring and toe injuries. There is optimism Philadelphia's top receiver will suit up, but the offense faces major hurdles with starting quarterback Jalen Hurts ruled out, thrusting backup Tanner McKee into the starting role.

If active, Smith profiles as a risky flex option rather than a dependable starter. Our weekly projection lands at 6.2 fantasy points on nearly seven targets in what profiles as a low-scoring game. With McKee under center and Smith potentially playing at less than full health, fantasy managers should check pregame status closely before starting him.


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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Cooper over Smith

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Cooper ... 30.77%

BOTH ... 23.08%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 6.67
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
2.3 28.9 0.3 6.67
No projection for today.
Coming soon.
Outlook Darius Cooper

Darius Cooper vs. Panthers — Touchdown Surge Meets Quarterback Uncertainty

Cooper has emerged as a remarkable touchdown machine for Philadelphia, finding the end zone four times across his last three games, highlighted by a 62-yard score in London. With injuries mounting across the receiver room, including Dontayvion Wicks missing practice, Cooper continues to carve out meaningful offensive snaps.

However, with starting quarterback Jalen Hurts ruled out due to a calf injury, backup Tanner McKee takes over in what projects to be a low-scoring matchup. Our models project Cooper for approximately 2.3 catches and 30 yards (6.8 fantasy points). His production remains heavily reliant on big plays and touchdowns, making him a volatile, boom-or-bust option.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 7 hrs ago
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Performance DeVonta Smith
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
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Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
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Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Darius Cooper
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
27135.5621
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
510420.8623
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches DeVonta Smith
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓

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

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START DeVonta Smith
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
33%
+23.6 compared to last week
OWN/START Darius Cooper
OWN
22%
+7.76 compared to last week
START
 
8%
+3.42 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus DeVonta Smith
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Darius Cooper
48th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown DeVonta Smith

    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 43rd with 29.50 total points (5.90 avg).
  • Currently 72.96 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Hamstring/Toe (Since Sep 30, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.9.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 31st among WR.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 40th among WR.
  • Top 35 in reception yards with 235 and 12.37 YPC and is currently ranked 33rd among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 57th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -6, Rec Yards: -37 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 80, REC YDS: 1000, REC TDS: 6
Breakdown Darius Cooper

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 48th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 25th with 37.00 total points (7.40 avg).
  • Currently 65.46 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 6.8 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 100 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 86th among WR.
  • Top 100 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 92nd among WR.
  • Top 35 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 33rd among WR.
  • Top 10 in Rec TDs with 4 and is currently ranked 7th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 2 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +7, Rec Yards: +130 Rec TDs: +4,
  • The amount of touchdowns per game is ridiculous. Can he keep it up?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 40, REC YDS: 525, REC TDS: 6
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury DeVonta Smith

No Injury Reported

Injury Darius Cooper

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups DeVonta Smith

Week 6
Philadelphia Eagles VS Carolina Panthers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
27.25399.0063813.28
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 10th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 16th with 29.00 total points (7.25 avg).
  • Currently 30 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up close to the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 6.3.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 23rd in rush defense with 626 (156.50 per game).
  • Top 4 in pass defense with 970 (242.50 per game) and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Top 12 in points against with 27.25 per game and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 12 in Total TDs with 1 (0.25 per game) and currently ranked 11th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +80.2, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: +3, INTs: -1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +3.45,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 35, INT: 13, TDS: 2, PA/G: 23.8, YDS/G: 347.7
Matchups Darius Cooper

Week 6
Philadelphia Eagles VS Carolina Panthers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
27.25399.0063813.28
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 10th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 16th with 29.00 total points (7.25 avg).
  • Currently 30 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up close to the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 6.3.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 23rd in rush defense with 626 (156.50 per game).
  • Top 4 in pass defense with 970 (242.50 per game) and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Top 12 in points against with 27.25 per game and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 12 in Total TDs with 1 (0.25 per game) and currently ranked 11th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +80.2, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: +3, INTs: -1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +3.45,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 35, INT: 13, TDS: 2, PA/G: 23.8, YDS/G: 347.7
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating DeVonta Smith
17.87
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Darius Cooper
9.49
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career DeVonta Smith
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2021 PHI 16 103 64 916 14.3 5 0 0 0 0
2022 PHI 16 136 95 1210 12.7 7 0 0 0 0
2023 PHI 16 112 81 1066 13.2 7 0 0 0 0
2024 PHI 13 89 68 833 12.3 8 1 1 1 0
2025 PHI 16 124 83 1097 13.2 4 0 0 0 0
2026 PHI 3 27 19 235 12.4 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 11 97 68 846 12.4 4 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 17 118 85 1111 13 7 0 0 1 0
Totals 92 644 450 5862 13.0 34 1 1 1 0
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 3 13 7 130 18.6 4 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 11 47 25 468 18.6 14 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 3 7 6 50 9 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 10 27 19 238 12.5 4 0 0 0 0
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