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Omar Cooper or Kenny Gainwell

Who Should I Start? - Week 9 • Start New
Omar Cooper

Omar Cooper

WR • New York Jets NYJ
Kenny Gainwell

Kenny Gainwell

RB • Tampa Bay Bucs TB
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Cooper over Gainwell

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Cooper ... 33.33%

BOTH ... 8.33%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 8.66
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.1 41.7 0.2 8.66
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Outlook Omar Cooper

Omar Cooper at Kansas City — Volatile Rookie Looks to Rebound in Trailing Script

After explosive back-to-back 100-yard, one-touchdown performances, Cooper came crashing down to earth with zero targets in his previous outing. Operating as the primary slot receiver alongside Garrett Wilson and Adonai Mitchell, the dynamic rookie has shown immense big-play ability with Geno Smith but remains prone to early-career role fluctuations.

Facing the Chiefs as substantial road underdogs, the Jets should encounter a pass-heavy script that boosts passing volume. Our projections anticipate Cooper producing approximately 8.3 fantasy points on three catches for 40 yards. His start percentage dropped significantly down to 22%, making him a high-upside yet risky Flex option this week.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 14 hrs ago
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Gainwell over Cooper

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Gainwell ... 12.5%

BOTH ... 8.33%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 7.65
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
6.4 29.6 0.2 1.9 13.7 0.1 7.65
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Not available due to injury or suspension.
Outlook Kenny Gainwell

Kenny Gainwell at Chicago — Flex Appeal Following Explosive Outing

Gainwell shook off a minor hip tag to deliver a massive 140-yard rushing performance against Atlanta, logging 39 carries over his last two games. Operating behind Bucky Irving in a secondary role, his recent efficiency has carved out meaningful weekly touches in Tampa Bay's backfield committee.

Heading on the road to face Chicago, our weekly projection tempers expectations to 7.1 fantasy points on around seven carries and 39 rushing yards. Currently started in just 13% of leagues, Gainwell is a boom-or-bust flex option whose ceiling remains high if the Buccaneers continue leaning on their hot hand.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 14 hrs ago
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Performance Omar Cooper
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
00000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
511523.0601
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Kenny Gainwell
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
251405.60000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
392285.80000
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 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @DET 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 @CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Kenny Gainwell
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 PIT 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Omar Cooper
OWN
84%
-8.42 compared to last week
START
20%
-34.38 compared to last week
OWN/START Kenny Gainwell
OWN
55%
+3.32 compared to last week
START
13%
+0.56 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Omar Cooper
40th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Kenny Gainwell
42nd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Omar Cooper

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 40th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 50th with 36.80 total points (9.20 avg).
  • Currently 119.16 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He should be doing a bit better than this. Look for him to bounce back.
  • 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.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 100 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 85th among WR.
  • Ranked 104th in targets and is currently among WR.
  • Top 35 in Rec TDs with 2 and is currently ranked 32nd among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 35 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 33rd among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 4 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +12, Rec Yards: +248 Rec TDs: +2,
  • Big play ability! If your league has bonus points for long REC TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 55, REC YDS: 665, REC TDS: 6
Breakdown Kenny Gainwell

    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 42nd among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 38th with 41.00 total points (5.13 avg).
  • Currently 120.8 points behind the leader: Jahmyr Gibbs
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Hip (Since Nov 4, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 6.3 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 34th among RB.
  • Top 25 in targets and is currently ranked 23rd among RB.
  • Top 25 in Rec TDs with 1 and is currently ranked 23rd among RB.
  • Top 25 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 22nd among RB.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 25 in rush attempts with 58 (7.25 per game) and is currently ranked 34th among RB.
  • Top 35 in rush yards with 289 (36.13 per game) and is currently ranked 30th among RB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 8 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +289, Rush AVG: +5 Rush TDs: EVEN, Receptions: +12, Rec Yards: +61 Rec TDs: +1,
  • 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: 375, RUSH TDS: 4, REC: 20, REC YDS: 125, REC TDS: 2
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Omar Cooper

No Injury Reported

Injury Kenny Gainwell

HIP - Since Nov 4, 2026

Gainwell was limited in practice on Wednesday heading into Week 9 versus the Bears.
Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Omar Cooper

Week 9
New York Jets @ Kansas City Chiefs

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
18.71324.71106903.85
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 11th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 15th with 43.00 total points (6.14 avg).
  • Currently 35 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.6 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in total yards against with 324.71 per game and is currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 6 in rush defense with 674 (96.29 per game) and is currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 8 in pass defense with 1599 (228.43 per game) and is currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 12 in interceptions with 6 (0.86 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 4 in points against with 18.71 per game and currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 22nd 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: +116.53, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: -20, INTs: -1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -0.74,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 36, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 20.5, YDS/G: 320.4
Matchups Kenny Gainwell

Week 9
Tampa Bay Bucs @ Chicago Bears

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
20.00321.381152204.04
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 9th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 10th with 52.00 total points (6.50 avg).
  • Currently 26 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.5 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in total yards against with 321.38 per game and is currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 12 in turnovers with 11 (1.38 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 10 in rush defense with 694 (86.75 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Ranked 20th in pass defense with 1877 (234.63 per game).
  • Top 8 in sacks with 22 (2.75 per game) and currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 10 in points against with 20.00 per game and currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 27th 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: -38.48, Turnovers: -5 Sacks: +8, INTs: -6, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -6.43,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 35, INT: 15, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.9, YDS/G: 384.4
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Omar Cooper
11.99
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Kenny Gainwell
10.85
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 3 13 12 248 20.7 2 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 6 28 26 527 20.7 4 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 3 13 12 248 20.7 2 0 0 0 0
Career Kenny Gainwell
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2026 TB 8 58 289 5.0 0 18 12 61 5.1 1
ON PACE 17 123 614 5.0 0 38 26 130 5.1 2
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 8 58 289 5 0 18 12 61 5.1 1
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