Omar Cooper Jr. vs Makai Lemon
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Omar Cooper Jr. by 1.9 points of value over replacement (-55.7 vs -57.6), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Makai Lemon first (ADP 107.8 vs 130.1). If the model is right, Omar Cooper Jr. is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
Health note: Makai Lemon carries an injury flag of Questionable (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Omar Cooper Jr. | Makai Lemon | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | NYJ | PHI | |
| Overall rank | #144 | #150 | Jr. by 6 |
| Position rank | WR56 | WR58 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 124.3 | 122.4 | Jr. +1.9 pts |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -55.7 | -57.6 | Jr. +1.9 |
| Market ADP | 130.1 | 107.8 | Jr. +22.3 cheaper |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I draft Omar Cooper Jr. or Makai Lemon in 2026 fantasy football?
Omar Cooper Jr.. He projects 124.3 fantasy points with -55.7 value over replacement, vs 122.4 points and -57.6 for Makai Lemon (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.