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Germie Bernard and Omar Cooper Jr. debated as long-term fantasy options

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 12:36 PM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Germie Bernard and Omar Cooper Jr. debated as long-term fantasy options
Summary

In the Week 7 fantasy football mailbag, analysts evaluate Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Germie Bernard and New York Jets wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. as potential targets for fantasy managers. Bernard recently ascended to a top role in Pittsburgh, scoring 25.7 points in Week 6. Cooper also excelled with a season-high 22.3 points, but must compete for targets with teammate Garrett Wilson. The discussion focuses on their prospects for the rest of the season, considering team dynamics and player development.

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Status Watch
  • •Germie Bernard scored 25.7 points in Week 6, ranking WR3.
  • •Omar Cooper recorded a season-high 22.3 points as WR6 in Week 6.
  • •Bernard may become Pittsburgh's No. 1 WR with injured players.
  • •Cooper competes for targets with Garrett Wilson and others.
  • •Factors like team injuries may alter future performances for both.
Latest Updates
  • 12:36 PMYahoo Sports — Week 7 Fantasy Football Mailbag: Is Germie Bernard or Omar Cooper Jr. Better for the Rest of the Season?
What they're saying
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Deciding between Germie Bernard and Omar Cooper Jr. is among the three questions answered in our Week 7 fantasy football mailbag.

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