Who Should I Start? Omar Cooper Jr. or De'Zhaun Stribling


Week 7 Projections

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Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
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TD
8.1 0.9 0.0 2.8 36.7 0.2

Omar Cooper Jr. News

Omar Cooper Jr. Emerging as a Priority Waiver Wire Target

Monday, October 19, 12:37 PM

New York Jets rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. had the start of his NFL career delayed after he suffered an ankle injury in Week 1 that led to him being placed on Injured Reserve. However, the 22-year-old returned from IR with a bang in Week 6, recording six catches for 103 yards and a touchdown on seven targets. Cooper Jr. nearly had a second touchdown as well, if not for a questionable offensive pass interference penalty on fellow Jets wide receiver Tim Patrick that negated the score. The Jets could get back wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (finger) from a finger injury in Week 7, which could impact Cooper Jr.'s playing time. Still, the rookie wideout looks to have an opportunity to establish himself as the WR2 in New York alongside star Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson. Where available, Cooper Jr. profiles as a priority waiver wire target for fantasy managers.


Week 7 Projections

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TD
Rec. Rec.
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TD
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

De'Zhaun Stribling News

De'Zhaun Stribling Out Around 10 Weeks After Ankle Surgery

Wednesday, September 16, 11:54 AM

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle) underwent surgery Wednesday and is expected to miss around 10 weeks, according to Cam Inman. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said the 49ers are still hoping Stribling can make it back before the season ends. The rookie had already been placed on injured reserve after suffering a deltoid sprain in the season-opening win over the Rams, but the original outlook was considerably shorter before surgery became necessary. Stribling played 21 offensive snaps in his NFL debut and did not draw a target before leaving. San Francisco used the 33rd overall pick on him in April, so the long-term interest hasn't gone anywhere, but most redraft managers don't need to wait through a 10-week absence. He remains an easy hold in dynasty leagues while the 49ers hope to get him back late in the season.


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 8.1 points this week while De'Zhaun Stribling is projected to score 0.0 points.