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.
RB5
James Cook
261.6
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The model's pick
VS
RB8
Ashton Jeanty
238.5
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The call
The model takes James Cook, and it isn't close: 23.1 points of value over replacement separate them (131.9 vs 108.8).
The draft market agrees: James Cook goes first at ADP 12.7 vs 15.1 for Ashton Jeanty.
Health note: Ashton Jeanty carries an injury flag of Questionable (Knee), which is already reflected in his projection.
| James CookBUF | Ashton JeantyLVR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 261.6 | 238.5 | Cook +23.1 pts |
| Points per game | 15.4 | 14.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 131.9 | 108.8 | Cook +23.1 |
| Overall rank | #6 | #12 | Cook by 6 |
| Position rank | RB5 | RB8 | |
| Market ADP | 12.7 | 15.1 | Jeanty +2.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 1 | Rd 2 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 13 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I draft James Cook or Ashton Jeanty in 2026 fantasy football?
James Cook. He projects 261.6 fantasy points with 131.9 value over replacement, vs 238.5 points and 108.8 for Ashton Jeanty (RB, PPR).