Bijan Robinson vs James Cook
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Bijan Robinson this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.6 projected points (20.0 vs 17.4).
Bijan Robinson faces BAL, the 10th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. James Cook faces LA, the 3rd-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Bijan Robinson, and it isn't close: 56.1 points of value over replacement separate them (191.7 vs 135.6).
The draft market agrees: Bijan Robinson goes first at ADP 2.3 vs 11.5 for James Cook.
| Bijan RobinsonATL | James CookBUF | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | BAL | LA | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 20.0 | 17.4 | Robinson +2.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 30) | #10 | #3 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 328.3 | 272.2 | Robinson +56.1 pts |
| Points per game | 19.3 | 16.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 191.7 | 135.6 | Robinson +56.1 |
| Overall rank | #2 | #6 | Robinson by 4 |
| Position rank | RB2 | RB5 | |
| Market ADP | 2.3 | 11.5 | Cook +9.2 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 1 | Rd 1 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 7 |
Should I start Bijan Robinson or James Cook in Week 5?
Start Bijan Robinson this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.6 projected points (20.0 vs 17.4).
Should I draft Bijan Robinson or James Cook in 2026 fantasy football?
Bijan Robinson. He projects 328.3 fantasy points with 191.7 value over replacement, vs 272.2 points and 135.6 for James Cook (RB, PPR).