Malik Washington or Omar Cooper Jr.?
Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST
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The lean
- This week: even on the consensus
- Rest of season: Omar Cooper Jr. — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Omar Cooper Jr.
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Malik Washington | Omar Cooper Jr. | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 7 experts rank Malik Washington ahead · 6 rank Omar Cooper Jr. ahead | WR53#37–#72 | WR44#35–#73edge |
| Week 9 | WR34#27–#37 | WR34#25–#41 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 10.5edge | 9.3 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #116 overall | 10 #88 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +26 ranks · +133 val | +120 ranks · +548 val |
| Rostered | 52% | 50% |
| Bye | 6 | 13 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 9, Malik Washington or Omar Cooper Jr.?
- It is a coin flip on the consensus: Malik Washington is WR34 (range #27–#37) and Omar Cooper Jr. is WR34 (range #25–#41) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Malik Washington or Omar Cooper Jr.?
- Omar Cooper Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Malik Washington WR53 (range #37–#72) vs Omar Cooper Jr. WR44 (range #35–#73). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Omar Cooper Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Malik Washington for Omar Cooper Jr.?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Malik Washington is ranked #116 overall and Omar Cooper Jr. #88, so Omar Cooper Jr. carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.