Darius Cooper · Zachariah Branch · 2026 week 6

Darius Cooper or Zachariah Branch?

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

Start Darius CooperDarius Cooper projects 1.8 PPR points clear of Zachariah Branch in week 6, drawing CAR — the 28th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 6Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Darius Cooper START vs CAR 5.4 28th · tough 14.7 6 healthy
Zachariah Branch vs CHI 3.6 14th 2.7 – healthy

WRs vs CAR recently: Drake London 4.9 pts (W2) · Denzel Boston 6.1 pts (W3) · Jameson Williams 10.2 pts (W4).

WRs vs CHI recently: DeVonta Smith 6.5 pts (W3) · Isaiah Williams 13.3 pts (W4) · Christian Watson 26.3 pts (W5).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Darius Cooper carries the higher trade value — 6 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.