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Darren Waller or James CookWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Darren Waller is a Miami Dolphins tight end who averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game across 8 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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TEMiami Dolphins#8 TE
Darren Waller
PPG
9.6
Games
8
Rec
24
Rec Yds
283
Rec TDs
6
Targets
34
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

Darren Waller vs James Cook: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDarren WallerJames Cook
PPG (Half-PPR)9.616.8
Games Played817
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)77286
Rushing Yards41,621
Rush Yds/Game0.595.4
Rushing TDs012
Receptions2433
Receiving Yards283291
Targets3440
Total TDs614
Age3427
Experience10 yrs3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darren Waller or James Cook in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Darren Waller 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, Darren Waller averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game in 2025 and James Cook averaged 16.8.

Should I draft Darren Waller or James Cook in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Darren Waller averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game across 8 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 Darren Waller and James Cook average in 2025?▾

Darren Waller averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. James Cook averaged 16.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 7.2 points per game.

When are Darren Waller and James Cook's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Darren Waller (MIA) 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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