Who should I start in Week 5, Calvin Ridley or Darius Cooper?

Darius Cooper. This week's consensus has Calvin Ridley at WR93 (range #86–#101) and Darius Cooper at WR60 (range #47–#74). Projections: 3.2 vs 8.1 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Calvin Ridley or Darius Cooper?

The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Calvin Ridley WR90 (range #77–#107) vs Darius Cooper WR90 (range #90–#90). 1 of 1 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Darius Cooper ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Calvin Ridley for Darius Cooper?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Calvin Ridley is ranked #260 overall and Darius Cooper #258, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Calvin Ridley or Darius Cooper?

Who to start in Week 5, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 12:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Darius Cooper
Rest of season: even on the consensus — 1 of 1 experts
Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

	Calvin Ridley	Darius Cooper
Rest of season 0 of 1 experts rank Calvin Ridley ahead · 1 rank Darius Cooper ahead	WR90#77–#107	WR90#90–#90
Week 5	WR93#86–#101	WR60#47–#74edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	3.2	8.1edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	3 #260 overall	3 #258 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-54 ranks · -88 val	+94 ranks · +91 val
Rostered	5%	6%
Bye	9	10
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 5, Calvin Ridley or Darius Cooper?: Darius Cooper. This week's consensus has Calvin Ridley at WR93 (range #86–#101) and Darius Cooper at WR60 (range #47–#74). Projections: 3.2 vs 8.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Calvin Ridley or Darius Cooper?: The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Calvin Ridley WR90 (range #77–#107) vs Darius Cooper WR90 (range #90–#90). 1 of 1 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Darius Cooper ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Calvin Ridley for Darius Cooper?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Calvin Ridley is ranked #260 overall and Darius Cooper #258, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.