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Ezekiel Elliott or James CookWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ezekiel Elliott is a Dallas Cowboys running back who averaged 7.2 fantasy points per game across 14 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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RBDallas Cowboys
Ezekiel Elliott
PPG
7.2
Games
14
Rush Yds
452
Rush TDs
3
Rec
18
Rec Yds
128
Bye
Week 7
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

Ezekiel Elliott vs James Cook: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatEzekiel ElliottJames Cook
PPG (Half-PPR)7.216.8
Games Played1417
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)101286
Rushing Yards4521,621
Rush Yds/Game32.395.4
Rushing TDs312
Receptions1833
Receiving Yards128291
Targets040
Total TDs314
Age-27
Experience-3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Ezekiel Elliott or James Cook in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Ezekiel Elliott 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, Ezekiel Elliott averaged 7.2 fantasy points per game in 2025 and James Cook averaged 16.8.

Should I draft Ezekiel Elliott or James Cook in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Ezekiel Elliott averaged 7.2 fantasy points per game across 14 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 Ezekiel Elliott and James Cook average in 2025?▾

Ezekiel Elliott averaged 7.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. James Cook averaged 16.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 9.6 points per game.

Do Ezekiel Elliott and James Cook share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Ezekiel Elliott and James Cook share a Week 7 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

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