Bijan Robinson vs James Cook
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.
RB2
Bijan Robinson
314.8
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The model's pick
VS
RB5
James Cook
261.6
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The call
The model takes Bijan Robinson, and it isn't close: 53.1 points of value over replacement separate them (181.2 vs 128.1).
The draft market agrees: Bijan Robinson goes first at ADP 2.2 vs 12.6 for James Cook.
| Bijan RobinsonATL | James CookBUF | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 314.8 | 261.6 | Robinson +53.1 pts |
| Points per game | 18.5 | 15.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 181.2 | 128.1 | Robinson +53.1 |
| Overall rank | #2 | #6 | Robinson by 4 |
| Position rank | RB2 | RB5 | |
| Market ADP | 2.2 | 12.6 | Cook +10.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 1 | Rd 1 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 7 |
Should I draft Bijan Robinson or James Cook in 2026 fantasy football?
Bijan Robinson. He projects 314.8 fantasy points with 181.2 value over replacement, vs 261.6 points and 128.1 for James Cook (RB, PPR).