Head to head · RB · 2026
James Cook vs Ashton Jeanty
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean — refreshed every morning.
The model's pick
James Cook
The model takes James Cook: a clear but modest edge of 14.4 points of value over replacement (129.6 vs 115.2).
The room sees it the other way — drafters take Ashton Jeanty first (ADP 12.4 vs 14.2). If the model is right, James Cook is the value pick: the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
| James Cook | Ashton Jeanty | |
|---|---|---|
| Team | BUF | LVR |
| Overall rank | #7 | #11 |
| Position rank | RB5 | RB7 |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 261.6 | 247.2 |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 129.6 | 115.2 |
| Market ADP | 14.2 | 12.4 |
Should I draft James Cook or Ashton Jeanty in 2026 fantasy football?
James Cook. He projects 261.6 fantasy points with 129.6 value over replacement, vs 247.2 points and 115.2 for Ashton Jeanty (RB, PPR).