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James Cook or Nick ChubbWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

James Cook is a Buffalo Bills running back who averaged 18.0 fantasy points per game across 7 games in 2026. Nick Chubb is a Houston Texans running back who averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBBuffalo Bills#4 RB
James Cook
PPG
18.0
Games
7
Rush Yds
707
Rush TDs
7
Rec
12
Rec Yds
110
Bye
Week 7
RBHouston Texans
Nick Chubb
PPG
5.5
Games
15
Rush Yds
506
Rush TDs
3
Rec
13
Rec Yds
67
Bye
Week 8

Detailed Stat Breakdown

James Cook vs Nick Chubb: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJames CookNick Chubb
PPG (Half-PPR)18.05.5
Games Played715
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)12683
Rushing Yards707506
Rush Yds/Game101.033.7
Rushing TDs73
Receptions1213
Receiving Yards11067
Targets1720
Total TDs73
Age2730
Experience4 yrs7 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start James Cook or Nick Chubb in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for James Cook and Nick Chubb is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, James Cook averaged 18.0 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Nick Chubb averaged 5.5.

Should I draft James Cook or Nick Chubb in 2026 fantasy football?▾

James Cook averaged 18.0 fantasy points per game across 7 games in 2026, and Nick Chubb averaged 5.5 across 15. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did James Cook and Nick Chubb average in 2026?▾

James Cook averaged 18.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2026. Nick Chubb averaged 5.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 12.5 points per game.

When are James Cook and Nick Chubb's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

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