New York Jets rookie Omar Cooper Jr. was among the fantasy football darlings heading into Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season.
But he was barely felt on the field during Sunday’s game between the Jets and the Las Vegas Raiders at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
Cooper, who suffered an ankle injury in Week 1 and missed four games before returning to action in Week 6, had many excited for him entering the Raiders game.
After all, he had at least 100 receiving yards in each of the two games heading into the meeting with Las Vegas. He posted 103 receiving yards and a touchdown on six receptions in a Week 6 loss to the New England Patriots. He followed that up with a 115-yard effort plus a touchdown on five catches in a 28-25 loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 7.
But against the Raiders, the former Indiana Hoosiers star wide receiver didn’t catch a pass and wasn’t even targeted as New York suffered a 38-33 loss.
Omar Cooper Jr. after two straight 100-yard games:
0 targets
0 catches
0 yards
0 TD
0 fantasy points pic.twitter.com/9iXJxLo3kv
— Yahoo Fantasy Sports (@YahooFantasy) November 1, 2026
Fans React to Cooper’s Unproductive Outing in Jets Loss to The Raiders
New York Jets wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (11) runs with the ball against the Tennessee Titans during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium.
Sep 13, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (11) runs with the ball against the Tennessee Titans during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Fans, especially fantasy football managers who had Cooper locked in on their starting lineup for Week 8, can’t believe that the first-year pro laid an egg against Las Vegas.
“Of course. The week I pick him up from free agency,” said a fan on X.
Another one said: “[expletive] is absolutely rigged for money. Or ratings I’m not sure which. I won’t be silent. Just saw it live sry”
From a commenter: “Ghosted after Halloween. 🎃”
“Played for Fantasy and this is what happens man…Glad the Jets lost,” a social media user posted.
Via a different commenter: “Terrible coaching. For him to do that the last couple weeks and not get any looks? Awful.”
Said another: “From my bench to the starting lineup possibly back to the wire”
There is no way but up for Cooper going forward, as it can’t be worse for him in Week 9, when the Jets take on Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Dec 7, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; A general view of a Gotham City football rivalries helmet resting on the field before the game against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Dec 7, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; A general view of a Gotham City football rivalries helmet resting on the field before the game against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images