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There have been calls for Darius Cooper to play more. And not just from me! He's the team's best blocking receiver and he was coming off a career receiving performance in Week 5. And how was he rewarded? With the fifth-most snaps of any pass-catcher and just two targets, the same amount as Elijah Moore and Carson Steele.
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Cooper underutilized with two targets despite strong Week 5 and McKee rapport.

Despite being the team's best blocking receiver and coming off a career receiving performance in Week 5, Cooper was rewarded with the fifth-most snaps of any pass-catcher and just two targets—the same as Elijah Moore and Carson Steele. The source criticizes the coaching staff for not getting Cooper more involved, especially given his rapport with McKee and the injuries to Smith and Wicks. Brandon Lee Gowton tweeted: "[The Eagles] can't be taking Darius Cooper off the field. Darius Cooper, I would argue, might be their second-most important receiver for the way they want to play."

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