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PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026
Cooper has eclipsed 22 points in back-to-back outings. In Week 7, his route share declined from 85% to 70%, but he played ahead of Adonai Mitchell (55%) and is receiving favorable scheme treatment, attacking all layers of the field from the slot. The Jets face the Raiders in a game with sneaky shootout potential; the Jets are 0.5-point favorites with a 22.6-point team total. Las Vegas allows the third-largest boost to slot WRs (+3.4 PPG). The source ranks Cooper as WR31 but notes he could climb as high as WR25 depending on injuries.
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PositiveBreakoutOct 28, 2026
Cooper has 218 yards and 2 touchdowns over his last two games, making big plays even with Adonai Mitchell back. He has lined up in the slot on 67% of his routes and moved at the snap on 17% in his limited sample. He has run a route on 69% of the Jets' three-WR dropbacks in his games. Receiver Score says add him as WR4 depth—if he takes more of Mitchell's role and reaches 80% participation, he can move into the WR3 discussion. The model likes what he's doing—we just need to see his route share stay high.
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PositiveProjectionOct 26, 2026
Under Scenario 1 (70-75% route share, most likely outcome): Cooper's historical comparisons averaged 12.6 PPG with majority finishing as borderline WR3s (20% WR13-24 ceiling, 43% WR25-36 ceiling, 34% WR37-48 floor, 2% WR49+ outlier floor). Cooper would be a low-end WR3 with WR2 upside, with the WR2 outcome coming from continued big plays helping him overcome an unfavorable route share. Under Scenario 2 (85%+ route share, less likely): comparisons averaged 14.8 PPG with 55% attaining WR2 status (22% WR7-12 ceiling, 55% WR13-24 median, 21% WR25-36 floor, 2% WR37+ outlier floor). Cooper would be a low-end WR2 with WR1 upside, but needs significantly more playing time for that upside to materialize.
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PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026
Adonai Mitchell returned to the lineup in Week 7, reducing Cooper's route share from 85% to 70%, but Cooper played more snaps than Mitchell (55%), signaling the door is open for the rookie to lock down the WR2 role in New York. The Jets rank 20th in passing YPG at 232 (right at NFL average of 235), and if Cooper can secure an 85%+ route share over Mitchell, there is room for two viable fantasy options in this attack, though he will contend with Garrett Wilson and two young TEs in Mason Taylor and Kenyon Sadiq.
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PositiveProjectionOct 26, 2026
Cooper has delivered 22.3 and 22.5 fantasy points in his first two starts with a 22% target share and 78 Utilization Score over the last two weeks. He has a blistering 4.77 yards per route run (YPRR) and is receiving elite scheme treatment: 17% motion at snap (above average), 31% targets on play action (elite), 55% slot alignment (great). Cooper is attacking multiple field layers with 21% in routes, 12% crossing routes, and 4% slants, while his screen routes (23%) pull his average route depth down to 7.0. The Round 1 NFL pick offers a unique blend of rugged YAC ability with speed and size (6'0", 199) to compete downfield.
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PositiveBreakoutOct 26, 2026
Week 7's most popular waiver add, Cooper hauled in all 5 of his targets for 115 yards and a touchdown. He connected with Geno Smith on gains of 60 and 52 yards and ranks sixth among wideouts in 20-plus yard plays over the last two weeks (3). His touchdown catch showcased creative deployment, as the Jets lined him up in the backfield, giving him a free release to the flat for a walk-in score. Even with Adonai Mitchell back in the lineup, Cooper ranked second among Jets receivers in snaps (38) and routes (23), while his 5 targets paced the position. He has a fun combination of splash plays down the field and YAC ability to help him make the most out of his targets.
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PositiveValueOct 24, 2026
Cooper has an extremely small sample size with just one full game alongside Geno Smith, but he had immediate impact on the passing game. He jumped Garrett Wilson in every stat in Week 6. While Smith's PROE has been on a steady rise suggesting enough volume for both to coexist, Cooper's route diversity is the key. He ran over half his routes from the slot on primarily in-breaking routes, operating in separate areas from Wilson. With his usage pattern, Cooper should be bought as a WR3.
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NegativeRoleOct 24, 2026
Cooper's opportunity is being squeezed with Adonai Mitchell returning for the first time since Week 3 and Breece Hall officially questionable vs. the Dolphins. Cooper had a strong Week 6 return from injury, finishing as WR6 with his first receiving touchdown and first 100-yard game. However, the increased competition for touches is a clear concern. While the Dolphins' defense ranks 31st in EPA per pass, the source prefers to wait and see before locking Cooper in as a starter moving forward.
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PositiveProjectionOct 22, 2026
Cooper is projected at 9.4 fantasy points and ranked WR29 for Week 7. In his return to the lineup last week, he posted 6 catches, 103 yards, and 1 touchdown with strong underlying metrics: 85% route participation, 24% target share, and 35% air yards share, finishing as the sixth-highest-scoring receiver for the week. The source notes the Jets draw a fantastic matchup vs. Miami (31st in EPA per pass defensively) and are favored, which should boost offensive productivity.
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PositiveValueOct 21, 2026
The 30th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft returned from ankle injury in Week 6 with a 6-103-1 line on team-leading 7 targets, outproducing teammate Garrett Wilson in a one-game sample. Despite the Jets' historical inability to support multiple high-end fantasy contributors, Cooper slots in as a No. 2 receiver in dynasty formats. The source advises against buying high after one game but recommends prioritizing him if a down game occurs, given his 4.42-second speed and 6-foot, 199-pound frame.
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PositiveValueOct 20, 2026
First-round rookie WR returned from injured reserve in Week 6 and immediately showed elite production: 85% route participation (2nd on team behind Garrett Wilson), 7 targets (24% target share, 1st on NYJ), 6 receptions for 103 yards, and 22.3 fantasy points (6th among all WRs). Cupps called him the No. 1 waiver wire priority after Week 6. Available in 73% of leagues. Pete Overzet noted caution that Cooper achieved this while Christian Gonzalez shadowed Wilson and Adonai Mitchell remained out, but emphasized betting on talent given Cooper's elite performance.
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NegativeValueOct 19, 2026
The source recommends Cooper as a MUST-ADD waiver wire target in deep leagues, worthy of a 17.5% to 22.5% FAAB bid, with an estimated 50% win rate in that range. In smaller leagues, Cooper is a 7.5-12.5% FAAB option and is worthy of the No. 1 claim option if Germie Bernard is gone. The source notes the reward outweighs the risk in a Jets offense that has been competent, with Geno Smith averaging 223 YPG (19th), leaving the door open for another viable passing-game asset behind Wilson.
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PositiveRoleOct 19, 2026
Cooper operated from the slot on 25% of snaps and was in motion on 18% of plays. His 8.1 average route depth was in the sweet spot, and 29% of his targets came on play action. Cooper had a 75% route share in 12 personnel—second behind Wilson—and led the team with a 43% target share in 12, catching three balls for 31 yards. He played outside in college with a 2.00 YPRR over two seasons before switching to the slot in his final campaign, suggesting he could be the WR2 and kick inside when Adonai Mitchell returns.
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PositiveProjectionOct 19, 2026
Cooper returned from IR in Week 6 and compiled 22.3 fantasy points with an 84 Utilization Score in his first NFL start. The Round 1 NFL pick led the team with a 24% target share on an 85% route participation rate, with Garrett Wilson dealing with Christian Gonzalez and Adonai Mitchell (finger) missing another game. Cooper had another TD wiped out by an offensive pass interference against Tim Patrick. He finished the day with an endzone target and a red-zone target. The source upgrades Cooper to high-end WR4 status and offers WR2 upside if he locks down the WR2 role for New York.
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NegativeBustAug 24, 2026
The source reports that Cooper, selected 30th overall by the Jets, is tentatively slated as the No. 4 receiving option on his own team, behind Garrett Wilson, Adonai Mitchell, and Isaiah Williams (who has fewer than 200 total receiving yards over his first two seasons). The source notes Cooper hasn't had a strong offseason and advises tempering expectations. However, the source cites Dwain McFarland's assessment that Cooper remains a bet worth making as a WR5/6 in drafts with a long-term view, though it could take time for him to get going. The source projects Cooper will easily outpace Williams and finish within striking distance of Mitchell.
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