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James Cook or Saquon BarkleyWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Saquon Barkley is listed out (hamstring) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

James Cook is a Buffalo Bills running back who averaged 16.8 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Saquon Barkley is a Philadelphia Eagles running back who averaged 13.4 fantasy points per game across 16 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
RBPhiladelphia Eagles#14 RB
Saquon Barkley
PPG
13.4
Games
16
Rush Yds
1,140
Rush TDs
7
Rec
37
Rec Yds
273
Bye
Week 10

Detailed Stat Breakdown

James Cook vs Saquon Barkley: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJames CookSaquon Barkley
PPG (Half-PPR)16.813.4
Games Played1716
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)286214
Rushing Yards1,6211,140
Rush Yds/Game95.471.3
Rushing TDs127
Receptions3337
Receiving Yards291273
Targets4050
Total TDs149
Age2729
Experience3 yrs7 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start James Cook or Saquon Barkley in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for James Cook and Saquon Barkley 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 Saquon Barkley averaged 13.4.

Should I draft James Cook or Saquon Barkley in 2026 fantasy football?▾

James Cook averaged 16.8 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Saquon Barkley averaged 13.4 across 16. 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 Saquon Barkley average in 2025?▾

James Cook averaged 16.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Saquon Barkley averaged 13.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.4 points per game.

When are James Cook and Saquon Barkley's bye weeks in 2026?▾

James Cook (BUF) has a bye in Week 7, and Saquon Barkley (PHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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