Darius Cooper · Ryan Flournoy · 2026 week 8

Darius Cooper or Ryan Flournoy?

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

Start Ryan FlournoyRyan Flournoy projects 5.9 PPR points clear of Darius Cooper in week 8, drawing ARI — the 5th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Darius Cooper	@ WAS	2.7	8th · soft	6.6	17	healthy
Ryan Flournoy START	vs ARI	8.6	5th · soft	13.3	168	healthy

WRs vs WAS recently: Laquon Treadwell 4.2 pts (W4) · Malik Nabers 18.1 pts (W5) · Mike Evans 9.4 pts (W6).

WRs vs ARI recently: Jameson Williams 16.7 pts (W5) · Puka Nacua 8 pts (W6) · Marvin Mims Jr. 5.6 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Ryan Flournoy projects 5.9 points higher in PPR.
Darius Cooper faces WAS, 8th most generous to WRs.
Ryan Flournoy faces ARI, 5th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Ryan Flournoy carries the higher trade value — 168 against 17 (a 90% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Ryan Flournoy gets the most. Momentum: Darius Cooper +17 and Ryan Flournoy +168 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.