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James Cook or Kyle PittsWho 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. Kyle Pitts is a Atlanta Falcons tight end who averaged 9.8 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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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
TEAtlanta Falcons#6 TE
Kyle Pitts
PPG
9.8
Games
17
Rec
88
Rec Yds
928
Rec TDs
5
Targets
118
Bye
Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

James Cook vs Kyle Pitts: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJames CookKyle Pitts
PPG (Half-PPR)16.89.8
Games Played1717
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)286167
Rushing Yards1,6210
Rush Yds/Game95.40.0
Rushing TDs120
Receptions3388
Receiving Yards291928
Targets40118
Total TDs145
Age2726
Experience3 yrs4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start James Cook or Kyle Pitts in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for James Cook and Kyle Pitts 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 Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8.

Should I draft James Cook or Kyle Pitts in 2026 fantasy football?▾

James Cook averaged 16.8 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 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 James Cook and Kyle Pitts average in 2025?▾

James Cook averaged 16.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 7.0 points per game.

When are James Cook and Kyle Pitts's bye weeks in 2026?▾

James Cook (BUF) has a bye in Week 7, and Kyle Pitts (ATL) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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