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Raymond

WR · CHI vs NE

FinalCHI 30 – 24 NE

Final points0.0pts

projected 6.4

Cooks

WR · SF vs ATL

Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET

Projected points6.2pts

Kalif Raymond or Brandin Cooks: who should I start in Week 7?

Kalif Raymond already played (0.0 pts, final). If he's in your lineup, those points are banked; if not, he can't help you this week. Compare Brandin Cooks with your other options.

Highlights

Injuries as of Mon 7:53 PM ET

  • What moves his projectionEffect vs his usual week

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    • Hurts him: His lines put him at 2.5 catches, below his usual 4.3.−1.8 pts
    • Hurts him: His lines put him at 25.0 receiving yards, below his usual 40.7.−1.6 pts

    Usually scores 9.4 → projected 6.4−3.0 pts

    Also worth knowing

    • EdgeHis team was expected to score 26.8 points, a high scoring spot.
    • He sees only 4.8 targets a game.
    • He plays only 61% of snaps, so his work comes in rotation.

  • What moves his projectionEffect vs his usual week

    • Helps him: With Evans and Samuel out, he's lined for more work.+3.6 pts
    • Hurts him: His lines put him at 0.20 touchdowns, below his usual 0.33.−0.8 pts

    Usually scores 3.3 → projected 6.2+2.8 pts

    Also worth knowing

    • EdgeATL is the 9th softest defense for receivers.
    • A quiet week could drop to about 3.4 points.

Stat comparison

Every player you picked, stat by stat, most important first.

Stat
Scoring
ProjectionRaymond: 6.4 (best)Cooks: 6.2
TD pointsof the projectionRaymond: 1.3 (best)Cooks: 1.2
Expected TDsthis weekRaymond: 0.22 (best)Cooks: 0.20
Projected team pointsRaymond: 26.8 (best)Cooks: 26.0
Red zone targetsper gameRaymond: 0.7Cooks: 0.7
Role
Snap shareRaymond: 61% (best)Cooks: 35%
Usage worthptsRaymond: 8.0 (best)Cooks: 3.3
Target shareRaymond: 16% (best)Cooks: 6%
Targets / gameRaymond: 4.8 (best)Cooks: 1.7
Air yards shareRaymond: 13% (best)Cooks: 6%
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsRaymond: In lineCooks: 2 RZ targets
WOPRRaymond: 0.31 (best)Cooks: 0.13
RZ target shareRaymond: 12%Cooks: 13% (best)
Catch rateRaymond: 90% (best)Cooks: 40%
SeparationRaymond: 4.5 ydsCooks: Not tracked
YAC over expectedRaymond: +0.8Cooks: Not tracked
Usage worth vs scoredRaymond: Earned by usage 8.0Scored 9.4Cooks: Earned by usage 3.3Scored 3.3
Vacated targets this weekRaymond: 1.8Cooks: 13.5 (best)
Inside 10 target shareRaymond: 7%Cooks: 11% (best)
Range
FloorRaymond: 3.1Cooks: 3.4 (best)
CeilingRaymond: 11.2 (best)Cooks: 10.2
Points from TDssteadier when lowerRaymond: 11%Cooks: 60%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Raymond: 17%Cooks: 2 games
Dud weeks (under 7 pts)lower is betterRaymond: 50%Cooks: 2 games
SteadinessRaymond: Up & down±7.7 pts · 6 gamesCooks: 2 games
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his position · 2026, 6 gmRaymond: C+Cooks: B (best)
Game scriptRaymond: Expected to lead (best)Cooks: Expected to lead
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterRaymond: 1.2Cooks: 0.8 (best)
Defense funnelRaymond: NeutralCooks: Neutral
Opp pass yds allowedRaymond: 14th (average)Cooks: 29th (soft) (best)
Starting QBRaymond: Williams (Active)Cooks: Purdy (Active)
Opp defender outRaymond: None listedCooks: Deablo (LB)
Roof / surfaceRaymond: OpenCooks: Retractable roofturf
Rest / scheduleRaymond: Short week (4d)Cooks: Normal
Opp paceRaymond: 9th (fast) (best)Cooks: 21st (average)
Opp deep targets allowed / gameRaymond: 2.24th (tough)Cooks: 5.2 (best)30th (soft)
Opp catch rate allowedRaymond: 66%25th (soft)Cooks: 66%26th (soft)
Form
Last 3 avgRaymond: 3.3Cooks: 3.3 (best)
Last 5 avgRaymond: 8.0 (best)Cooks: 3.3
vs seasonRaymond: −6.1 (Cooling)Cooks: Cooling (best)
Yards per route runRaymond: 1.83 (best)Cooks: 0.63
Receiving aDOTRaymond: 6.0Cooks: 9.2
Target share trendRaymond: SteadyCooks: Steady
Crowd
Nuvela position ranklower is betterRaymond: WR59 (best)Cooks: WR61
Yards linereceivingRaymond: 25.0 (best)Cooks: 24.5

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