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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Bhayshul Tuten vs James Cook

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

James Cook is the better fantasy play this season.

James Cook is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 16.8 PPG and 1,912 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Bhayshul Tuten (5.6 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster James Cook as the starter and Bhayshul Tuten as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBJacksonville Jaguars#58

Bhayshul Tuten

PPG

5.6

Games

Rush Yds

307

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 8

RBBuffalo Bills#6PPG LEADER

James Cook

PPG

16.8

Games

Rush Yds

1,621

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

291

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Bhayshul Tuten

James Cook

Head to Head

5.6 PPG16.8 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Bhayshul Tuten: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #58 at the position). James Cook: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #6 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Bhayshul Tuten is producing at 25% of elite pace and James Cook at 76%. That ranking gap means James Cook carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Bhayshul Tuten vs James Cook: Who Should You Start?

The numbers tell a clear story here. James Cook put up 16.8 fantasy points per game for the Buffalo Bills in 2025, while Bhayshul Tuten managed 5.6 across 15 games with the Jacksonville Jaguars. A 11.2-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.

James Cook carries a 11.2-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Bhayshul Tuten ran for 307 yards and 5 touchdowns; James Cook posted 1621 and 12. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Bhayshul Tuten sits Week 8 while James Cook is off Week 7. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire James Cook at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Bhayshul Tuten is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Bhayshul Tuten (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. James Cook (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•James Cook outscored Bhayshul Tuten by a projected 190 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•James Cook played 17 games in 2025 compared to Bhayshul Tuten's 15. That durability gap means James Cook contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•James Cook scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•James Cook caught 33 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatTutenCook

PPG (Half-PPR)5.616.8

Games Played1517

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)84286

Rushing Yards3071,621

Rush Yds/Game20.595.4

Rushing TDs512

Receptions1033

Receiving Yards79291

Targets1440

Total TDs714

Age2426

Experience-3 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, James Cook holds the PPG edge with solid output at 16.8 points per game. Bhayshul Tuten averaged 5.6 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bhayshul Tuten or James Cook in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, James Cook has the edge at 16.8 PPG compared to Bhayshul Tuten's 5.6 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Bhayshul Tuten and James Cook average in 2025?▾

Bhayshul Tuten averaged 5.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. James Cook averaged 16.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 11.2 points per game.

When are Bhayshul Tuten and James Cook's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Bhayshul Tuten (JAX) has a bye in Week 8, and James Cook (BUF) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Bhayshul Tuten or James Cook a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

James Cook outscored Bhayshul Tuten by 11.2 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.