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James Cook or Malik NabersWho 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. Malik Nabers is a New York Giants wide receiver who averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game across 4 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
WRNew York Giants#14 WR
Malik Nabers
PPG
12.0
Games
4
Rec
18
Rec Yds
271
Rec TDs
2
Targets
35
Bye
Week 8

Detailed Stat Breakdown

James Cook vs Malik Nabers: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJames CookMalik Nabers
PPG (Half-PPR)16.812.0
Games Played174
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)28648
Rushing Yards1,6210
Rush Yds/Game95.40.0
Rushing TDs120
Receptions3318
Receiving Yards291271
Targets4035
Total TDs142
Age2723
Experience3 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start James Cook or Malik Nabers in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for James Cook and Malik Nabers 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 Malik Nabers averaged 12.0.

Should I draft James Cook or Malik Nabers in 2026 fantasy football?▾

James Cook averaged 16.8 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 across 4. 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 Malik Nabers average in 2025?▾

James Cook averaged 16.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 4.8 points per game.

When are James Cook and Malik Nabers's bye weeks in 2026?▾

James Cook (BUF) has a bye in Week 7, and Malik Nabers (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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