Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper caught a season-high 11 of 19 targets for 210 yards and two touchdowns against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7. Those totals doubled Cooper’s season totals across the board.
Fantasy football start/sit Week 7: What to do with Amari Cooper
The Raiders’ top receiver finally broke out in Week 7. Will the trend continue this week. We break down the fantasy implications.
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The yardage total was a career high for the talented pass catcher.
Fantasy impact: In Week 8 Cooper draws the Buffalo Bills. While it’s obvious he won’t be pulling in double digit catch numbers week to week, the Raiders appear committed to moving him around more.
They did that a lot against Kansas City and it obviously worked very well. Cooper’s talent has been evident since he came into the league. The fact he’s grown alongside Derek Carr these last couple of years makes both players fantasy assets.
Owners have to be happy with Cooper’s breakout. He’s been held to single digit yardage numbers three times this season and needs to continue doing better. Give him a chance to get on a hot streak in your starting lineup
Recommendation: Start
