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James Cook or Khalil HerbertWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

James Cook is a Buffalo Bills running back who averaged 16.8 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Khalil Herbert is a Cincinnati Bengals running back who averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game across 12 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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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
RBCincinnati Bengals
Khalil Herbert
PPG
5.8
Games
12
Rush Yds
248
Rush TDs
2
Rec
12
Rec Yds
85
Bye
Week 12

Detailed Stat Breakdown

James Cook vs Khalil Herbert: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJames CookKhalil Herbert
PPG (Half-PPR)16.85.8
Games Played1712
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)28670
Rushing Yards1,621248
Rush Yds/Game95.420.7
Rushing TDs122
Receptions3312
Receiving Yards29185
Targets400
Total TDs142
Age27-
Experience3 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 12

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start James Cook or Khalil Herbert in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for James Cook and Khalil Herbert 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 16.8 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Khalil Herbert averaged 5.8.

Should I draft James Cook or Khalil Herbert in 2026 fantasy football?▾

James Cook averaged 16.8 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Khalil Herbert averaged 5.8 across 12. 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 Khalil Herbert average in 2025?▾

James Cook averaged 16.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Khalil Herbert averaged 5.8 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 11.0 points per game.

When are James Cook and Khalil Herbert's bye weeks in 2026?▾

James Cook (BUF) has a bye in Week 7, and Khalil Herbert (CIN) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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