Douglas
WR · NE @ MIA
Kickoff Sun 4:25 PM ET
Projected points9.4pts
Cooper
WR · NYJ vs LV
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET
Projected points9.4pts
Toss-up
Bench
DeMario Douglas or Omar Cooper Jr.: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
Toss-up. DeMario Douglas gets the nod over Omar Cooper Jr.
- Ahead by
- Level
- with Cooper
- Confidence
- Lower
- Toss-up
Case for Cooper
The case for Cooper is the easier matchup (the 10th softest defense for receivers, while Douglas faces the 4th toughest defense for receivers) and a faster paced opponent.
Flips if
If the weather in DeMario Douglas's game turns worse, start Omar Cooper Jr.
Risk
Weather in DeMario Douglas's game: Outdoor · 73F, 6 mph wind, 100% rain. Check it again before kickoff. Omar Cooper Jr. has played 2 games since missing time.
Highlights
DouglasToss-upWR · NE @ MIAUsually 9.2+0.2pts this week
Helps him
- +6.6last 3 vs avgHis last three games run 6.6 points above his season average.
Hurts him
- −0.5ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.35 touchdowns, below his usual 0.43.
- 4.9per gameHe sees only 4.9 targets a game.
- MIAvs WRsEdgeMIA is the 4th toughest defense for receivers.
CooperFirst outWR · NYJ vs LVProjected9.4pts
Helps him
- LVvs WRsEdgeLV is the 10th softest defense for receivers.
Hurts him
- 15%targetsHe draws only 15% of his team’s targets.
- 4.3per gameHe sees only 4.3 targets a game.
Points are what each line adds to or takes off his usual week. EdgeFrom the game around him.
Stat comparison
Every player you picked, stat by stat, most important first.
Stat
Scoring
ProjectionDouglas: 9.4Cooper: 9.4
TD pointsof the projectionDouglas: 2.1 (best)Cooper: 1.6
Expected TDsthis weekDouglas: 0.35 (best)Cooper: 0.27
Projected team pointsDouglas: 25.0 (best)Cooper: 23.5
Red zone targetsper gameDouglas: 0.6Cooper: 0.7 (best)
Role
Snap shareDouglas: 55% (best)Cooper: 51%
Usage worthptsDouglas: 8.4 (best)Cooper: 7.6
Target shareDouglas: 16% (best)Cooper: 15%
Targets / gameDouglas: 4.9 (best)Cooper: 4.3
Air yards shareDouglas: 18%Cooper: 26% (best)
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsDouglas: AboveCooper: 2 RZ targets
WOPRDouglas: 0.36Cooper: 0.40 (best)
RZ target shareDouglas: 13%Cooper: 17% (best)
Catch rateDouglas: 68%Cooper: 92% (best)
SeparationDouglas: 3.9 yds (best)Cooper: 3.5 yds
YAC over expectedDouglas: +0.9Cooper: +3.4 (best)
Usage worth vs scoredDouglas: Earned by usage 8.4Scored 9.2Cooper: Earned by usage 7.6Scored 16.3
Vacated targets this weekDouglas: 9.0 (best)Cooper: 0.5
Inside 10 target shareDouglas: 15%Cooper: 100% (best)
Range
FloorDouglas: 4.9Cooper: 5.2 (best)
CeilingDouglas: 17.8 (best)Cooper: 15.6
Points from TDssteadier when lowerDouglas: 28%Cooper: 25%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Douglas: 14%Cooper: 2 games
Dud weeks (under 7 pts)lower is betterDouglas: 57%Cooper: 2 games
SteadinessDouglas: Volatile±8.3 pts · 7 gamesCooper: 2 games
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his positionDouglas: D-2026, 6 gmCooper: B (best)2026, 7 gm
Game scriptDouglas: Expected to lead (best)Cooper: Expected to lead
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterDouglas: 0.8 (best)Cooper: 1.7
Defense funnelDouglas: NeutralCooper: Neutral
Opp pass yds allowedDouglas: 18th (average)Cooper: 22nd (soft) (best)
Starting QBDouglas: Maye (Active)Cooper: Smith (Active)
WeatherDouglas: Outdoor73F, 6 mph wind, 100% rainCooper: No concern
Roof / surfaceDouglas: OpengrassCooper: Openturf
Rest / scheduleDouglas: 10 days restCooper: Normal
Opp paceDouglas: 31st (slow)Cooper: 9th (fast) (best)
Opp deep targets allowed / gameDouglas: 2.01st (tough)Cooper: 4.7 (best)30th (soft)
Opp catch rate allowedDouglas: 72% (best)31st (soft)Cooper: 57%4th (tough)
Form
Last 3 avgDouglas: 15.8Cooper: 16.3 (best)
Last 5 avgDouglas: 11.1Cooper: 16.3 (best)
vs seasonDouglas: +6.6 (Rising) (best)Cooper: Rising
Yards per route runDouglas: 1.63Cooper: 5.17 (best)
Receiving aDOTDouglas: 10.3Cooper: 11.1
Target share trendDouglas: SteadyCooper: Left Week 1 hurt
Games since injuryDouglas: None recentlyCooper: 2
Crowd
Started in leaguesDouglas: Not widely startedCooper: 72%
Nuvela position ranklower is betterDouglas: WR39Cooper: WR38 (best)
Yards linereceivingDouglas: 37.5Cooper: 42.5 (best)
Deciding on someone else?
Choose 2 to 5 players for any week.