Who Should I Start? Omar Cooper Jr. or De'Zhaun Stribling
Week 1 Projections
| Fant. Pts. |
Rush. Yds. |
Rush TD |
Rec. | Rec. Yds. |
Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 2.7 | 37.2 | 0.2 |
Omar Cooper Jr. News
Monday, July 20, 11:00 AM
The 30th overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, New York Jets wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. enters his rookie season with a chance to make an immediate contribution. Cooper Jr. was highly productive in his final collegiate season at the University of Indiana in 2025, recording 69 catches for 937 yards and 13 touchdowns across 16 games. While the Jets have an established WR1 in Garrett Wilson, Cooper Jr. could easily emerge as the team's number two option in the passing game. The biggest red flag in the 22-year-old's outlook for 2026 is probably the question marks that remain in the Jets' overall offensive ecosystem, which was one of the NFL's worst a season ago. However, veteran quarterback Geno Smith should at least provide some stability to the passing game and be able to support modest fantasy production from a second wideout outside of Wilson. As the WR58 by current redraft ADP, Cooper Jr. carries sleeper appeal into 2026.
Week 1 Projections
| Fant. Pts. |
Rush. Yds. |
Rush TD |
Rec. | Rec. Yds. |
Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 24.4 | 0.1 |
De'Zhaun Stribling News
Saturday, August 1, 10:15 AM
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling (hamstring) did not practice Saturday after experiencing tightness, according to David Lombardi. Lombardi noted that the issue is not a strain and that the team is being cautious. The timing interrupts an encouraging start to camp for the 33rd overall pick. Stribling caught multiple passes during each of the first two practices, and Brock Purdy praised his route details and reliability after Day 2. The 23-year-old finished his final college season at Ole Miss with 55 receptions for 811 yards and six touchdowns in 15 games. There is no reported timetable for his return, so fantasy managers should avoid reading too much into a precautionary absence. Still, his participation bears watching as the rookie tries to maintain the early momentum he built in San Francisco's receiver rotation.
Omar Cooper Jr. vs. De'Zhaun Stribling
Still trying to decide between Cooper Jr. and Stribling? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Omar Cooper Jr. is projected to score 7.8 points this week while De'Zhaun Stribling is projected to score 5.2 points.
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