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Adonai Mitchell Returns, Impact on Omar Cooper Jr
New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell returns from finger injury, setting up first game with Omar Cooper Jr.
In brief
New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell returns from finger injury, setting up first game with Omar Cooper Jr. Mitchell and Cooper will play together for the first time in Week 7, with Cooper expected to outperform Mitchell in fantasy football. Originally reported by Fantasy Sports On SI.
Adonai Mitchell returns
New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell has been a full go in practice this week and is set to return from his finger injury in Week 7.
First game together
Barring an in-game injury, this will be the first time that Mitchell and first-round wideout Omar Cooper Jr play a full game together.
Mitchell's performance
Mitchell started the season off better than expected and saw a ton of volume the last time we saw him on the field.
Mitchell's stats
In the first two games of the season, he caught 9 of 14 targets for 123 yards. That includes Week 2, which Cooper missed completely, when he caught six of 12 targets for 63 yards.
Cooper's return
Cooper returned to action last week after getting injured in Week 1. He looked great, catching six of seven targets for 103 yards and a touchdown.
Cooper's sample size
While it was an impressive showing, it's also just a one-game sample size.
Cooper's recent stats
In Week 3, we saw fellow first-round rookie Kenyon Sadiq catch seven of eight targets for 105 yards and a touchdown. Since then, he has caught three passes for 15 yards in three games.
Cooper's outlook
We would start Cooper over Mitchell this week if given the choice. Cooper should be considered a high-upside flex option this week.
What to remember
Mitchell and Cooper will play together for the first time in Week 7, with Cooper expected to outperform Mitchell in fantasy football.
