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Omar Cooper or Sam LaPorta

Who Should I Start? - Week 7 • Start New
Omar Cooper

Omar Cooper

WR • New York Jets NYJ
Sam LaPorta

Sam LaPorta

TE • Detroit Lions DET
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Cooper over LaPorta

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Cooper ... 0%

BOTH ... 40.74%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 8.3
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
2.9 37.8 0.3 8.3
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Outlook Omar Cooper

Omar Cooper vs. Dolphins — Rookie Looks to Build on Breakout Performance

Cooper enters Week 7 after capturing NFL Rookie of the Week honors, posting six receptions, 103 yards, and a 48-yard touchdown against New England following his return from an ankle injury. Operating as New York's primary slot receiver alongside Garrett Wilson, the rookie displayed game-breaking run-after-catch ability that injected immediate juice into the offense.

Fantasy managers responded by driving his roster rate above 70%, though his start rate sits near 20% while fantasy managers verify weekly volume. Facing a winless Miami squad at home, our weekly projection pegs Cooper for roughly 3 receptions and 38 yards (8.3 fantasy points). He shapes up as an intriguing Flex option who brings explosive upside if target volume remains steady.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 11 hrs ago
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting LaPorta over Cooper

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

LaPorta ... 51.85%

BOTH ... 40.74%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 12.1
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
4.6 50.2 0.4 12.1
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Outlook Sam LaPorta

Sam LaPorta vs. GB — Primed for High-Scoring Divisional Clash

Contract extension talk dominated headlines throughout the week, but LaPorta and head coach Dan Campbell quickly dismissed any distractions, reaffirming his standing as Detroit's primary tight end. He enters Sunday's NFC North rivalry fully healthy with no injury designations.

Playing under the dome at Ford Field in a contest featuring a massive 53.5 projected total, LaPorta is in prime position to produce. Fresh off a 5-catch, 88-yard, one-touchdown performance, our weekly projection tabs him for around 50 receiving yards on six targets and 12 fantasy points. Started in roughly 90% of leagues, fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into their lineups across all formats as a trusted TE1.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 11 hrs ago
Latest News Sam LaPorta
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Performance Omar Cooper
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
610317.2481
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
610317.2481
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Sam LaPorta
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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
58817.6381
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Omar Cooper
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 GB 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Sam LaPorta
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 NO 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @BUF 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 NYJ 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Omar Cooper
OWN
70%
+69.03 compared to last week
START
20%
+19.91 compared to last week
OWN/START Sam LaPorta
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
88%
+79.05 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Omar Cooper
41st
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Sam LaPorta
5th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Omar Cooper

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 41st among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 78th with 19.30 total points (9.65 avg).
  • Currently 96.56 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is in a heck of a slump. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games but is not listed on the injury report as of today. Check out his player news to see if he has any nagging injuries.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 6.7 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 95th among WR.
  • Ranked 121st in targets and is currently among WR.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 1 and is currently ranked 42nd among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 50 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 43rd 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: +133 Rec TDs: +1,
  • Big play ability! If your league has bonus points for long REC TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 50, REC YDS: 575, REC TDS: 5
Breakdown Sam LaPorta

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 5th among TE's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 5th with 49.60 total points (9.92 avg).
  • Currently 20.7 points behind the leader: Isaiah Likely
  • Wow, would you look at that. The experts got it right on the money.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 4.9 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 10 in receptions and is currently ranked 7th among TE.
  • Top 6 in targets and is currently ranked 6th among TE.
  • Top 3 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 3rd among TE.
  • Top 6 in red zone receptions and is currently ranked 5th among TE.
  • Top 6 in reception yards with 316 and 11.70 YPC and is currently ranked 5th among TE.
  • Top 10 in Rec TDs with 3 and is currently ranked 7th among TE.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 1 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +1, Rec Yards: -8 Rec TDs: +1,
  • Catches per game are very high for a tight end!
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 75, REC YDS: 835, REC TDS: 8
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Omar Cooper

No Injury Reported

Injury Sam LaPorta

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Omar Cooper

Week 7
New York Jets VS Miami Dolphins

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
26.40336.6043402.80
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST'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 32nd with 8.00 total points (1.60 avg).
  • Currently 51 points behind the leader: Vikings DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in rush defense with 553 (110.60 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 6 in pass defense with 1130 (226.00 per game) and is currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 16 in points against with 26.40 per game and currently ranked 16th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 18th 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: -65.73, Turnovers: -2 Sacks: -8, INTs: +2, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -2.6,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 43, INT: 10, TDS: 4, PA/G: 26.5, YDS/G: 370.6
Matchups Sam LaPorta

Week 7
Detroit Lions VS Green Bay Packers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
20.83323.501191504.02
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 18th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 13th with 39.00 total points (6.50 avg).
  • Currently 20 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 7 PPG. If you don"t have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 10 in total yards against with 323.50 per game and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 2 in turnovers with 11 (1.83 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Ranked 20th in rush defense with 686 (114.33 per game).
  • Top 10 in pass defense with 1255 (209.17 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 12 in sacks with 15 (2.50 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 2 in interceptions with 9 (1.50 per game) and currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 12 in points against with 20.83 per game and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 18th 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: +113.5, Turnovers: +9 Sacks: -1, INTs: +7, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -0.030000000000001,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 32, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 22.5, YDS/G: 331.3
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Omar Cooper
11.47
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Sam LaPorta
18.48
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Omar Cooper
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2026 NYJ 2 8 7 133 19.0 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 6 23 20 377 19.0 3 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 2 8 7 133 19.0 1 0 0 0 0
Career Sam LaPorta
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2023 DET 16 120 86 889 10.3 10 1 4 4 0
2024 DET 16 83 60 726 12.1 7 0 0 0 0
2025 DET 9 49 40 489 12.2 3 0 0 0 0
2026 DET 5 37 27 316 11.7 3 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 17 126 92 1074 11.7 10 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 15 95 71 777 10.9 7 0 1 4 0
Totals 51 323 240 2647 11.0 25 1 4 4 0
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