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Darius Cooper or Jake Ferguson

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

Darius Cooper

WR • Philadelphia Eagles PHI
Jake Ferguson

Jake Ferguson

TE • Dallas Cowboys DAL
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Cooper over Ferguson

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Cooper ... 21.05%

BOTH ... 26.32%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 8.4
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
2.8 35.8 0.3 8.4
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Outlook Darius Cooper

Darius Cooper vs. DAL: Expanded Role in a Depleted Receiving Corps

Cooper has displayed remarkable touchdown efficiency with four scores on eight catches this season, establishing himself as a reliable red-zone threat. With DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks both ruled out against Dallas, Cooper steps into an elevated role on the outside, catching passes from Tanner McKee with Jalen Hurts sidelined.

While McKee under center keeps Philadelphia's passing ceiling grounded, the massive target vacuum provides Cooper with a distinct opportunity to beat expectations. Our weekly projections forecast roughly 3 receptions and 36 receiving yards, making him a viable deep-league flex or streaming play for fantasy managers navigating heavy injuries.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 18 hrs ago
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Ferguson over Cooper

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Ferguson ... 5.26%

BOTH ... 26.32%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 7.78
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.18 22.06 0.39 7.78
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Outlook Jake Ferguson

Jake Ferguson at Philadelphia: Low-End Streaming Option in Divisional Showdown

Ferguson continues to operate as the clear starting tight end for Dallas, but his involvement in the passing attack has hit a lull. Over his last two games, he has totaled just five receptions for 32 yards on nine targets, causing his fantasy start rate to drop down to 14%.

With wideout KaVontae Turpin ruled out, Ferguson could capture a few extra looks over the middle against an Eagles defense looking to bounce back. Our projections forecast roughly three receptions for 22 yards and 7.8 fantasy points, leaving him as a touchdown-dependent streaming option this week.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 18 hrs ago
Latest News Jake Ferguson
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Performance Darius Cooper
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
199.090
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
38026.7621
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Jake Ferguson
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
2136.570
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
5326.4110
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 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Jake Ferguson
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @NYG 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 TB 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @GB 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Darius Cooper
OWN
22%
+1.52 compared to last week
START
10%
+5.38 compared to last week
OWN/START Jake Ferguson
OWN
50%
-12.6 compared to last week
START
14%
-11.76 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Darius Cooper
42nd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Jake Ferguson
22nd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Darius Cooper

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 42nd among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 39th with 37.90 total points (6.32 avg).
  • Currently 77.96 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.4.
  • 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 10 in Rec TDs with 4 and is currently ranked 7th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 3 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +8, Rec Yards: +139 Rec TDs: +4,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 40, REC YDS: 515, REC TDS: 6
Breakdown Jake Ferguson

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 22nd among TE's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 21st with 27.50 total points (4.58 avg).
  • Currently 42.8 points behind the leader: Isaiah Likely
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 3.3 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 25 in receptions and is currently ranked 23rd among TE.
  • Top 25 in targets and is currently ranked 22nd among TE.
  • Top 20 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 20th among TE.
  • Top 10 in red zone receptions and is currently ranked 9th among TE.
  • Top 35 in reception yards with 115 and 6.76 YPC and is currently ranked 34th among TE.
  • Top 15 in Rec TDs with 3 and is currently ranked 13th among TE.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -27, Rec Yards: -190 Rec TDs: -1,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 47, REC YDS: 575, REC TDS: 6
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Darius Cooper

No Injury Reported

Injury Jake Ferguson

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Darius Cooper

Week 7
Philadelphia Eagles VS Dallas Cowboys

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
26.50389.0031802.77
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 12th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 31st with 12.00 total points (2.00 avg).
  • Currently 47 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 1 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 32nd in rush defense with 899 (149.83 per game).
  • Ranked 21st in pass defense with 1435 (239.17 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 26.50 per game and currently ranked 26th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 32nd 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: -39.67, Turnovers: -1 Sacks: -3, INTs: -1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -4.17,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 36, INT: 9, TDS: 3, PA/G: 31.9, YDS/G: 400.6
Matchups Jake Ferguson

Week 7
Dallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
22.83373.1733803.02
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 13th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 29th with 16.00 total points (2.67 avg).
  • Currently 43 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He has been under achieving. Look for him to bounce back.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.8 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 21st in rush defense with 716 (119.33 per game).
  • Ranked 25th in pass defense with 1523 (253.83 per game).
  • Top 18 in points against with 22.83 per game and currently ranked 18th 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: +181.99, Turnovers: -19 Sacks: -19, INTs: -9, TDs: -3, Points Allowed: +1.92,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 37, INT: 15, TDS: 5, PA/G: 20.3, YDS/G: 333.8
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Darius Cooper
8.28
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Jake Ferguson
12.55
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 4 15 8 139 17.4 4 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 11 43 23 394 17.4 11 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 3 7 6 50 9 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 11 29 20 247 12.4 4 0 0 0 0
Career Jake Ferguson
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2022 DAL 11 22 19 174 9.2 2 0 0 0 0
2023 DAL 16 102 71 761 10.7 5 0 0 0 0
2024 DAL 14 86 59 494 8.4 0 0 0 0 0
2025 DAL 16 108 87 660 7.6 8 2 2 1 0
2026 DAL 6 24 17 115 6.8 3 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 17 68 48 326 6.8 9 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 17 103 76 669 8.8 5 1 1 1 0
Totals 68 355 264 2331 8.8 21 2 2 1 0
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