Andrei Iosivas · Darius Cooper · 2026 week 9

Andrei Iosivas or Darius Cooper?

Wondering who you should start this week — Andrei Iosivas or Darius Cooper? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Andrei IosivasAndrei Iosivas projects 2.1 PPR points clear of Darius Cooper in week 9, drawing PIT — the 28th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Andrei Iosivas START	vs PIT	4.6	28th · tough	2.5	–	IR
Darius Cooper	vs NYG	2.5	17th	2.8	24	healthy

WRs vs PIT recently: Emeka Egbuka 10.8 pts (W6) · Devaughn Vele 11.4 pts (W7) · Denzel Boston 3.7 pts (W8).

WRs vs NYG recently: Terry McLaurin 8.2 pts (W5) · Chris Olave 10.3 pts (W6) · Xavier Hutchinson 8.9 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Andrei Iosivas projects 2.1 points higher in PPR.
Andrei Iosivas faces PIT, 28th most generous to WRs.
Andrei Iosivas is flagged OUT.
Darius Cooper faces NYG, 17th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Darius Cooper carries the higher trade value — 24 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Darius Cooper gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.