Omar Cooper Jr. · Rashod Bateman · 2026 week 8

Omar Cooper Jr. or Rashod Bateman?

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

Start Omar Cooper Jr.Omar Cooper Jr. projects 5 PPR points clear of Rashod Bateman in week 8, drawing LV — the 11th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 8Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Omar Cooper Jr. START vs LV 10.6 11th 16.3 1,312 healthy
Rashod Bateman @ BUF 5.6 1st · soft 7.7 – healthy

WRs vs LV recently: DeMario Douglas 18.5 pts (W5) · Keon Coleman 11.9 pts (W6) · Puka Nacua 13.8 pts (W7).

WRs vs BUF recently: Romeo Doubs 17.8 pts (W4) · Puka Nacua 20.7 pts (W5) · Tre Tucker 21.7 pts (W6).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Omar Cooper Jr. carries the higher trade value — 1,312 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Omar Cooper Jr. gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.