Omar Cooper Jr. and KC Concepcion shine in Week 8 Rookie of the Year race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 6:43 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year candidates Omar Cooper Jr. and KC Concepcion are making significant impacts ahead of Week 8. Cooper Jr. returned from an ankle injury to deliver 102 yards in Week 6 and 115 yards with a touchdown in Week 7 for the New York Jets. Concepcion had a breakout performance in Week 7, amassing 152 scrimmage yards and showing versatility in the Cleveland Browns' offense. Other rookies, including Jonah Coleman of the Denver Broncos and Jeremiyah Love of the Arizona Cardinals, are also earning more opportunities to contribute significantly.
- •Omar Cooper Jr. records back-to-back 100-yard games for the Jets.
- •KC Concepcion totals 152 scrimmage yards in Week 7.
- •Jonah Coleman sees increased touches in Denver's backfield.
- •Jeremiyah Love maintains a high touch share for Arizona.
- 6:43 AMYahoo Sports — Omar Cooper Jr. and KC Concepcion Highlight Week 8 NFL Fantasy Football Offensive Rookie of the Year Race
"The NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year is heating up, and Omar Cooper Jr. and KC Concepcion are ready to crash the party and shake up the fantasy football landscape.
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