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Ja'Kobi Lane or Darius Cooper

Who Should I Start? - Week 6 • Start New
Ja'Kobi Lane

Ja'Kobi Lane

WR • Baltimore Ravens BAL
Darius Cooper

Darius Cooper

WR • Philadelphia Eagles PHI
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Lane over Cooper

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Lane ... 0%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 0
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
0 0 0 0
No projection for today.
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Outlook Ja'Kobi Lane

Ja'Kobi Lane at Cleveland — Nearing Return in a Defensive Battle

Lane logged full practices all week after Baltimore opened his practice window following Week 1 wrist surgery, though he remains officially questionable for Week 6. Even if activated to share reps with Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman, Baltimore will be without Lamar Jackson due to an ankle injury, leaving Tyler Huntley under center.

Our weekly projections currently sit at 0.0 fantasy points due to his activation status, and he is started in fewer than 1% of fantasy leagues. Fantasy managers should leave him on the bench this week, stash him for future upside, and check back often for final gameday updates.

FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 3 hrs ago
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Cooper over Lane

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Cooper ... 27.27%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 6.5
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
2.2 28.4 0.2 6.5
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Outlook Darius Cooper

Darius Cooper vs. Carolina — Touchdown-dependent upside meets backup quarterback reality

Darius Cooper has emerged as an improbable big-play threat, scoring four touchdowns on just seven receptions this season, including a 62-yard strike last week. Operating as a rotational outside receiver, Cooper has capitalized on limited opportunities, but Philadelphia's offense faces major uncertainty with starting quarterback Jalen Hurts ruled out due to a calf injury.

While Cooper's roster rate has climbed to 22%, starting him remains risky in a projected low-scoring defensive battle with backup Tanner McKee under center. Our weekly projection lands him at 2.2 receptions for 28 yards (6.4 fantasy points), leaving him as a touchdown-reliant dart throw suited only for deeper leagues.

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Ja'Kobi Lane
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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 Ja'Kobi Lane
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @IND 🔓 🔓 🔓

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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 Ja'Kobi Lane
OWN
20%
+6.68 compared to last week
START
 
0%
+0.3 compared to last week
OWN/START Darius Cooper
OWN
22%
+7.39 compared to last week
START
 
7%
+2.42 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Ja'Kobi Lane
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Darius Cooper
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Ja'Kobi Lane

    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 157th with 1.10 total points (1.10 avg).
  • Currently 101.36 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games and is listed on the injury report.
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Wrist (Since Sep 13, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.1 PPG.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Ranked 146th in targets and is currently among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +1, Rec Yards: +11 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 40, REC YDS: 475, REC TDS: 4
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 25th with 37.00 total points (7.40 avg).
  • Currently 65.46 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • 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 89th among WR.
  • Top 100 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 91st among WR.
  • Top 6 in Rec TDs with 4 and is currently ranked 4th among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • He is top 75 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 73rd among WR.

    • 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 Ja'Kobi Lane

WRIST - Since Sep 13, 2026

The Ravens have opened the 21-day practice window for Lane as they await his return from the injured reserve list.
Injury Darius Cooper

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Ja'Kobi Lane

Week 6
Baltimore Ravens @ Cleveland Browns

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
22.40357.20641603.97
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 14th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 14th with 30.00 total points (6.00 avg).
  • Currently 29 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 3 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 18th in rush defense with 587 (117.40 per game).
  • Ranked 21st in pass defense with 1199 (239.80 per game).
  • Top 6 in sacks with 16 (3.20 per game) and currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 10 in interceptions with 4 (0.80 per game) and currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 20 in points against with 22.40 per game and currently ranked 19th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 17th 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: +90.2, Turnovers: +2 Sacks: +2, INTs: +2, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -2.2,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 43, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 23.7, YDS/G: 301.4
Matchups Darius Cooper

Week 6
Philadelphia Eagles VS Carolina Panthers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
27.25399.0063813.33
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 14 in points against with 27.25 per game and currently ranked 13th among DST.
  • Top 4 in Total TDs with 1 (0.25 per game) and currently ranked 3rd 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 Ja'Kobi Lane
7.34
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Darius Cooper
8.87
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Ja'Kobi Lane
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2026 BAL 1 3 1 11 11.0 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 4 11 4 40 11.0 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 1 3 1 11 11.0 0 0 0 0 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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CAR @PHI
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DAL @GB
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HOU @JAC
IND vs TEN
KC vs LAC
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MIN vs BYE
NE vs NYJ
NO @NYG
PIT @TB
SF vs WAS
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FLA vs SEA 6:00 PM EST
NJ @WAS 1:00 PM EST
NSH vs STL 8:00 PM EST
NYI @TOR 7:00 PM EST
OTT @PHI 7:00 PM EST
PIT @VGK 10:00 PM EST
TB vs VAN 4:00 PM EST