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Aaron Jones or James CookWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Aaron Jones is a Minnesota Vikings running back who averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game across 12 games in 2025. James Cook is a Buffalo Bills running back who averaged 16.8 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. 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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RBMinnesota Vikings#34 RB
Aaron Jones
PPG
8.7
Games
12
Rush Yds
548
Rush TDs
2
Rec
28
Rec Yds
199
Bye
Week 6
RBBuffalo Bills#6 RB
James Cook
PPG
16.8
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,621
Rush TDs
12
Rec
33
Rec Yds
291
Bye
Week 7

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Aaron Jones vs James Cook: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatAaron JonesJames Cook
PPG (Half-PPR)8.716.8
Games Played1217
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)104286
Rushing Yards5481,621
Rush Yds/Game45.795.4
Rushing TDs212
Receptions2833
Receiving Yards199291
Targets4140
Total TDs314
Age3127
Experience8 yrs3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Aaron Jones or James Cook in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Aaron Jones and James Cook is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Aaron Jones averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game in 2025 and James Cook averaged 16.8.

Should I draft Aaron Jones or James Cook in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Aaron Jones averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game across 12 games in 2025, and James Cook averaged 16.8 across 17. 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 Aaron Jones and James Cook average in 2025?▾

Aaron Jones averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. James Cook averaged 16.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 8.1 points per game.

When are Aaron Jones and James Cook's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Aaron Jones (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and James Cook (BUF) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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