James Cook vs De'Von Achane
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 takes James Cook: a clear but modest edge of 14.3 points of value over replacement (129.6 vs 115.2).
The room sees it the other way — drafters take De'Von Achane first (ADP 8.9 vs 14.2). If the model is right, James Cook is the value pick: the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
Health note: De'Von Achane carries an injury flag — Questionable (Shoulder) — which is already reflected in his projection.
| James Cook | De'Von Achane | |
|---|---|---|
| Team | BUF | MIA |
| Overall rank | #7 | #10 |
| Position rank | RB5 | RB6 |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 261.6 | 247.3 |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 129.6 | 115.2 |
| Market ADP | 14.2 | 8.9 |
| Injury flag | — | Questionable |
Should I draft James Cook or De'Von Achane in 2026 fantasy football?
James Cook. He projects 261.6 fantasy points with 129.6 value over replacement, vs 247.3 points and 115.2 for De'Von Achane (RB, PPR).