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The Amari Cooper trade fantasy football fallout: Step aside Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 29: Amari Cooper #2 of the Cleveland Browns warms up before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776151385 ORIG FILE ID: 2175521359
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 29: Amari Cooper #2 of the Cleveland Browns warms up before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776151385 ORIG FILE ID: 2175521359

Just hours after the New York Jets completed a trade for a star wide receiver, the Buffalo Bills said not so fast and completed their own trade for a star wideout.

The Bills acquired five-time Pro Bowler Amari Cooper from the Cleveland Browns Tuesday, adding a go-to target on the outside for quarterback Josh Allen to throw to.

The trade follows the Bills' win over the Jets Monday night and ensures their division rival didn't close the gap with their Adams pickup. But what does it mean for fantasy football? Let's get into it.

Stock up: Amari Cooper

Nov 5, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) celebrates after scoring during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) celebrates after scoring during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

This is the easiest call to make. Cooper goes from maybe the worst quarterback in the NFL to arguably the best. He should thrive next to Allen similar to how Stefon Diggs thrived.

Stock up: Josh Allen

Sep 23, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
Sep 23, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Allen was already a top-five fantasy QB before the deal, but it's hard to argue he won't be better off for adding a true No. 1 wide receiver.

Stock down: Khalil Shakir

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 10: Khalil Shakir #10 of the Buffalo Bills avoids the tackle attempt of Josh Blackwell #39 of the Chicago Bears during the first half of a preseason game at Highmark Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776171300 ORIG FILE ID: 2165712524
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 10: Khalil Shakir #10 of the Buffalo Bills avoids the tackle attempt of Josh Blackwell #39 of the Chicago Bears during the first half of a preseason game at Highmark Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776171300 ORIG FILE ID: 2165712524

Shakir was Buffalo's top wideout by default, so he paced the position in targets. But he trailed tight end Dalton Kincaid, and now he takes another dip in the pecking order.

Stock down: Keon Coleman

Aug 10, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (0) runs with the ball after a catch in the second quarter of a pre-season game against the Chicago Bears at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 10, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (0) runs with the ball after a catch in the second quarter of a pre-season game against the Chicago Bears at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Coleman had one fewer target than Shakir despite playing one more game than his fellow wideout. He's the unquestioned No. 3 wide receiver now.

Stock up: Dalton Kincaid

Oct 6, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) makes a reception during the second quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-880939 ORIG FILE ID: 20241006_NFL_TT4A3435.JPG
Oct 6, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) makes a reception during the second quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-880939 ORIG FILE ID: 20241006_NFL_TT4A3435.JPG

Kincaid leads Buffalo in targets and receptions, but he has just one touchdown and ranks second to last on the team in yards per catch. The addition of Cooper should help, not hurt, Allen's favorite target, by opening up the field for bigger plays.

Stock down: Dawson Knox

Oct 14, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88) reacts to pass interference from New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams (56) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-880962 ORIG FILE ID: 20241014_LJB_zr4_1722.JPG
Oct 14, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88) reacts to pass interference from New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams (56) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-880962 ORIG FILE ID: 20241014_LJB_zr4_1722.JPG

Knox finally scored his first touchdown of the season Monday night, but that won't be happening much more this year. He didn't have a major role before the deal, and it won't get any bigger now.

What stock?: Browns players

Oct 6, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) waits for a play during the fourth quarter against the Washington Commanders at NorthWest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
Oct 6, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) waits for a play during the fourth quarter against the Washington Commanders at NorthWest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

You can confidently fade anyone involved in Cleveland's passing offense.

This article originally appeared on For The Win: The Amari Cooper trade fantasy football fallout: Step aside Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman