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PositiveUsageOct 28, 2026
Omar Cooper Jr. stayed hot in Week 7 with another 100 yards and a touchdown, headlining the list of best waiver wire targets for Week 8.PositiveValueOct 28, 2026
Omar Cooper Jr. is identified as a waiver wire priority for Week 8, suggesting emerging fantasy value and potential impact on rosters.PositiveUsageOct 27, 2026
Cooper Jr. had another big game in Week 7, dominating targets and limiting Garrett Wilson's production for the Jets.PositiveBreakoutOct 27, 2026
Omar Cooper Jr. continues his breakout and is recommended as a definite grab if available on waivers in Week 8; the source identifies him as a top waiver wire target alongside other rookie WRs.PositiveBreakoutOct 26, 2026
Omar Cooper Jr. tops the waiver wire list after back-to-back games with 100 yards and a score in his return from injury; the Jets will often have negative game scripts which helps, and he looks really good.PositiveBreakoutOct 26, 2026
In his two games since returning from injury, Cooper is fantasy's WR3. Among wideouts with at least 10 targets this season, he is averaging nearly a full yard more per route run than the next-closest player. While his snap share dipped to 64% in Week 7 (from 83% in Week 6), he led the wide receiver room in targets for a second consecutive game. His efficiency metrics are likely to regress, but he has a very real role going forward.PositiveProjectionOct 26, 2026
High-end WR3 with a much higher ceiling; has put the ceiling on display over the past two games, positioning him as a top waiver-wire target.PositiveProjectionOct 26, 2026
Cooper led the waiver-wire column last week and remains barely under the 50% rostered cutoff. Even with Adonai Mitchell back in the lineup for Week 7, Cooper continued to shine with his second straight 100-yard outing, finishing as a top-10 fantasy WR in back-to-back games with stat lines of 6-103-1 and 5-115-1. The rookie first-round wideout looks like the real deal and has more favorable matchups ahead with the Raiders (Week 8), Bills (Week 10), and Dolphins again (Week 12). He is a high-end WR3 with a much higher ceiling, which he has put on display the past two games. Caleb Douglas recommends to 'empty the waiver wire budget to get him.'PositiveBreakoutOct 26, 2026
Omar Cooper Jr., a Jets rookie receiver, is flashing explosive upside after two consecutive big games. Following one 30-yard catch in the season opener and four games on injured reserve, Cooper has posted 100+ yards and a touchdown in consecutive weeks (Week 6 and 7). He caught a 48-yarder in Week 6 against the Patriots and then a 52-yarder and 60-yarder in Week 7. Importantly, he's caught 11 total passes on 12 targets over these two games while Garrett Wilson has just six catches on nine targets. The source notes that when Wilson draws the defense's toughest matchups or double-teams, Cooper is freed up to thrive against lesser coverage. While hesitant to buy all the way in after just two games, the source calls Cooper absolutely worth adding on waivers or acquiring before his price rises, pending confirmation that the target share shift holds.PositiveBreakoutOct 25, 2026
Cooper Jr. had a breakthrough last week and validation this week with 5 catches for 115 yards and 1 TD against the Dolphins; this production came with Adonai Mitchell back and the New York passing game ostensibly healthy, suggesting Cooper Jr. is a legitimate option.PositiveBreakoutOct 25, 2026
Rookie WR followed breakout Week 6 performance (19.3 fantasy points) with 5-115-1 line for 20 fantasy points against Miami despite WR2 Adonai Mitchell returning to lineup. Mitchell was held without a catch on three targets, indicating Cooper's role is secure. Expected to settle into solid WR2/3 role rest of season; Jets should be in positive passing scripts, and more defenses keying on Garrett Wilson and run game could create even more opportunity for Cooper. This is likely the last waiver wire call on him before he's unavailable in most leagues.PositiveBreakoutOct 24, 2026
Cooper had a breakout performance last week with a 24.1% target share, 33.3% red zone target share, and 14.71 yards per target; with a favorable matchup against the Dolphins and limited competition for targets behind Garrett Wilson, Cooper can repeat that performance in Week 7.PositiveMatchupOct 23, 2026
Cooper has played just two NFL games but the Patriots had no answers for him last week. Now he faces Miami's back end, which has allowed a juicy 115.0 passer rating to opposing QBs.PositiveSleeperOct 22, 2026
Sleeper ranked outside the Top-30 this week vs. MIA.PositiveRoleOct 22, 2026
Cooper returned from an ankle injury and immediately was the WR6 on WR30 usage in Week 6, turning seven targets into 103 yards with a scramble drill red-zone TD called back due to penalty and a designed 48-yard TD on a rollout. He played 13 of 19 snaps outside of 3-WR sets and played in the slot on 64% of his 3-WR sets, a great role at least until Adonai Mitchell (finger) returns; when a first-round player gets going, they typically don't lose their job. Cooper is an upside WR4 and must-add in all leagues.PositiveBreakoutOct 22, 2026
The rookie made an immediate impact, scoring a touchdown (with another called back) and gaining 100+ receiving yards in his debut. With Adonai Mitchell sidelined, Cooper stayed on the field in two-receiver sets across from Garrett Wilson. Against Miami, a defense that has only slowed down a Vikings team without Justin Jefferson, Cooper's yards-after-the-catch ability combined with his short targets give him a nice floor/ceiling balance for a double-flex play.PositiveBreakoutOct 22, 2026
Cooper was a hot waiver pickup after his 6-103-1 performance last week with a second touchdown wiped out by penalty; at 43% rostered, he faces Miami's inexperienced secondary that will be tested by his speed and deep-ball ability.PositiveProjectionOct 21, 2026
The source tried to get Cooper in waivers this week. The presence of Adonai Mitchell (if he ever returns) complicates things, but the Jets are looking downfield every week, and Geno Smith quietly has a passer rating 13% over league average. The Jets could be like the Saints were last season, one of those non-contending teams that's quasi-competitive and fantasy useful more often than not.PositiveBreakoutOct 21, 2026
Cooper holds 28.5% of Jets passing yardage but has played just two games. The source dials up Cooper with excitement, noting he and Mitchell are taking the top off the defense. The source cautions that Cooper and Mitchell may cannibalize each other when both are healthy, but for now Cooper can be dialed up with excitement.PositiveProjectionOct 20, 2026
Omar Cooper Jr. appeared on the WR1 group in Week 6 as one of the unfamiliar faces benefiting from elite WRs being off the slate.NegativeProjectionOct 20, 2026
Ranked thirty-third among wide receivers in Week 7 fantasy rankings by Daniel Dobish of TheHuddle.com.PositiveBreakoutOct 19, 2026
Cooper is a rookie to roster; he had 103 yards and a TD in Week 6.PositiveRoleOct 19, 2026
Cooper returned from a four-game ankle injury absence in Week 6 and looked like the Jets' alpha receiver despite the small sample size. He ran 66% of his routes from the slot with a 33% first-read target share, compared to Garrett Wilson's 15% slot rate and 19% first-read target share. Cooper's alignment across the formation could make him more valuable from a fantasy perspective than Wilson, and he could benefit further when Adonai Mitchell and Breece Hall return to the offense.PositiveBreakoutOct 19, 2026
In his first game back from IR, Cooper ranked second on the team in snaps and routes, while leading the way with a 24% target share. The rookie caught six of his seven targets for 103 yards and a touchdown. However, Adonai Mitchell could be back in the near future, which would likely cut into Cooper's usage.PositiveRoleOct 19, 2026
Cooper has emerged as a must-add after strong tape performance; Mitchell remains week-to-week post-finger surgery, making it impossible to push Cooper aside based on his production so far. The Jets face favorable matchups against the Dolphins, Raiders, and Bills in three of their next four games, supporting Cooper's fantasy viability.PositiveBreakoutOct 19, 2026
First-round wideout returned from IR in Week 6 with six catches, 103 yards, and one touchdown on seven targets in a full-time role; also had a second TD called back on a penalty. The source emphasizes that whenever a first-round wideout is immediately productive, fantasy managers should take notice. Despite Adonai Mitchell still being week-to-week after finger surgery, it's impossible to push Cooper aside based on his tape. The Jets have favorable matchups ahead including the Dolphins, Raiders, and Bills in three of their next four games.PositiveValueOct 19, 2026
Omar Cooper Jr. is ranked as a top-10 overall waiver-wire pickup for Week 7 by the source, indicating strong value and opportunity in the Jets' wide receiver room.PositiveBreakoutOct 19, 2026
Cooper, a rookie who returned from injury, has put on impressive tape and earned must-add status; the Jets face favorable matchups in the next month including the Dolphins, Raiders, and Bills in three of their next four games, supporting his emergence as a potential fantasy contributor.PositiveRoleOct 19, 2026
Cooper, a first-round wideout, returned from IR in Week 6 with a six-catch, 103-yard, one-touchdown effort on seven targets in a full-time role, with a second TD called back on a penalty. He played five snaps in the opener before getting hurt but came away with a 30-yard catch in his debut. Adonai Mitchell is still week-to-week after undergoing surgery on his finger, and even when he returns, it's impossible to push Cooper aside based on what he's put on tape. The Jets also have favorable matchups in the next month, including the Dolphins, Raiders and Bills in three of their next four outings. Cooper is a must-add.PositiveRoleOct 19, 2026
Cooper returned in Week 6 with an 82% route share, passing Isaiah Williams (6% routes) as the Jets' slot receiver. The rookie first-rounder entered the day with one route on the season and then barely came off the field, playing 68% of passing plays. He led the team in targets and scored a 48-yard TD plus a near second score called back by penalty. Cooper is an easy waiver add, but he also threatens Garrett Wilson's volume alongside injured Adonai Mitchell and limited Kenyon Sadiq.PositiveBreakoutOct 18, 2026
Jets rookie WR returned from four-game ankle injury absence in Week 6 against Patriots and immediately produced 6-103-1 for 19.3 fantasy points; Isaiah Williams and Tim Patrick's elevated snap shares decreased upon Cooper's return, reflecting draft capital investment; Adonai Mitchell's finger injury status unclear, positioning Cooper as primary opposite Garrett Wilson; Jets' positive passing scripts most weeks support upside in deeper formats despite Jets' inconsistency.PositiveValueOct 14, 2026
Omar Cooper Jr. ranks sixty-second on the trade value chart at 4 points, reflecting solid fantasy valuation and market positioning.NegativeValueOct 12, 2026
Listed as an injured-reserve stash option at 3% rostered for Week 6.NegativeInjuryOct 12, 2026
Omar Cooper Jr. is on injured reserve with an ankle injury.NegativeInjuryOct 10, 2026
Cooper is a rookie tight end still dealing with injuries; he is part of a tight end room where Kenyon Sadiq is the only fantasy-relevant rookie thus far.NegativeInjuryOct 5, 2026
Omar Cooper Jr. is on injured reserve with an ankle injury, removing the New York Jets player from fantasy consideration.NegativeValueSep 30, 2026
Omar Cooper Jr. appears in the trade value chart with a ranking of 23, indicating his current market valuation in Week 4 trade discussions.NegativeInjurySep 27, 2026
Currently sidelined, creating receiving opportunities for teammates like Kenyon Sadiq on Jets offense.NegativeInjurySep 21, 2026
Omar Cooper Jr. is on IR, which elevates Adonai Mitchell's role as the Jets' No. 2 wide receiver.NegativeInjurySep 21, 2026
Omar Cooper Jr., WR for New York Jets, is on injured reserve with an ankle injury.NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026
Ranked 53rd among Week 2 wide receivers by the source, facing New York Jets vs. Green Bay. Status flagged for double-check before kickoff.NegativeDepth ChartSep 9, 2026
Cooper Jr., a first-round pick by the New York Jets, is listed as a backup on the team's depth chart, so it isn't clear whether he will earn a big role to open the season. The source notes this as an example of a rookie receiver facing an uncertain role that could hurt early productivity.NegativeRoleSep 4, 2026
The Jets added first-round rookie Omar Cooper Jr. to a receiving corps that didn't need more mouths to feed, creating additional competition for targets and reducing the ceiling for Garrett Wilson's 2026 production.PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
Cooper Jr. is getting a rare opportunity to be drafted extremely late despite being a consensus first-round pick coming out of college. He had a solid profile coming out of college before landing in New York. The source notes that if we had to pay Matthew Golden prices for Cooper Jr., they wouldn't love him so much, but instead he's basically free.NegativeDepth ChartSep 3, 2026
Cooper Jr., a first-rounder, has lost the Jets' No. 2 receiver job to Adonai Mitchell. The source notes this as a negative development for Cooper's fantasy prospects.NegativeProjectionSep 3, 2026
Omar Cooper Jr. receives dedicated segment coverage in Josh and Hayden's 2026 rookie report, with a timestamped section at 1:00:52 indicating focused analysis of his rookie prospects.PositiveDepth ChartSep 1, 2026
Omar Cooper Jr. didn't stand out in the preseason and is trapped behind Garrett Wilson and Adonai Mitchell, with tight end Kenyon Sadiq expected back soon to add further target competition, leading JJ Zachariason to not expect much from him this year.NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026
Cooper had a pretty quiet preseason, which isn't what fantasy managers wanted to see from a first-round pick; the source is still interested because Geno Smith gives the Jets passing game a chance to be significantly better and there should eventually be opportunity for Cooper to carve out a role, but in normal redraft leagues they'd rather monitor him and potentially grab him off waivers once routes and targets increase.PositiveDepth ChartAug 21, 2026
Cooper rejoined the Jets' 1st-team offense in preseason Week 2 after playing limited snaps last week; exited after the first drive while Isaiah Williams continued with backups. It would be a total surprise if Cooper isn't a 3-WR set starter for most or all of the season, though he still needs to beat out Adonai Mitchell for 2-WR set snaps to be taken seriously in fantasy.PositiveValueAug 19, 2026
Cooper Jr. is drafted in the twelfth round by Kyle Dvorchak, positioning him as a late-round receiver option.NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026
Cooper is a slot-based receiver who is tough as any prospect coming into the league with strong hands and tough-to-tackle open-space ability; he can be incredibly useful to the Jets offense but would need to unseat AD Mitchell for outside receiver snaps to get enough playing time to be on the fantasy radar.PositiveSleeperAug 12, 2026
Omar Cooper Jr. is identified as a shaky-volume rookie stash in New York's WR room, suggesting speculative upside with uncertain target volume.PositiveSleeperAug 11, 2026
Cooper Jr. is a first-round pick on a Jets offense that could be downright awful, but he plays on an offense that will be forced to pass, creating a sleeper opportunity despite the team's offensive limitations.PositiveSleeperAug 11, 2026
Omar Cooper Jr., a Jets rookie WR, has fallen 5.9 spots in ADP, likely due to being a somewhat unheralded rookie rather than any on-field concerns. He was drafted three spots ahead of De'Zhaun Stribling after an excellent year with the National Champion Indiana Hoosiers. As a bigger, stronger body with excellent YAC skills, he's an excellent complement to Garrett Wilson, who's essentially his only target competition in New York. Even before this dip, Cooper was going in the 14th round, which basically makes him a free dart throw with easily justifiable upside. JJ Zachariason would be snatching him as a late-round sleeper.NegativeProjectionNo date
Cooper, the No. 30 overall pick, moved to slot in 2025 and dramatically improved production from 28/594/7 to 69/937/13 while becoming an after-the-catch force with strong tackle-breaking ability. He has a long-term WR2 or even WR1 ceiling with a versatile route tree, but in 2026 he will struggle to be a top-36 weekly option if not the No. 1 weapon in this dysfunctional offense; he projects as a WR4/5.