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James Cook or Stefon DiggsWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Stefon Diggs is listed out 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. Stefon Diggs is a New England Patriots wide receiver who averaged 9.9 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
WRNew England Patriots#30 WR
Stefon Diggs
PPG
9.9
Games
17
Rec
85
Rec Yds
1,013
Rec TDs
4
Targets
102
Bye
Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

James Cook vs Stefon Diggs: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJames CookStefon Diggs
PPG (Half-PPR)16.89.9
Games Played1717
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)286168
Rushing Yards1,6210
Rush Yds/Game95.40.0
Rushing TDs120
Receptions3385
Receiving Yards2911,013
Targets40102
Total TDs144
Age2732
Experience3 yrs10 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start James Cook or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for James Cook and Stefon Diggs 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 Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9.

Should I draft James Cook or Stefon Diggs in 2026 fantasy football?▾

James Cook averaged 16.8 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 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 Stefon Diggs average in 2025?▾

James Cook averaged 16.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 6.9 points per game.

When are James Cook and Stefon Diggs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

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