James Cook vs Javonte Williams
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start James Cook this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.4 projected points (21.0 vs 19.6).
James Cook faces LV, the 1st-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Javonte Williams faces GB, the 2nd-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 James Cook: a clear but modest edge of 12.7 points of value over replacement (156.6 vs 144.0).
The draft market agrees: James Cook goes first at ADP 11.5 vs 31.1 for Javonte Williams.
| James CookBUF | Javonte WilliamsDAL | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | LV | GB | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 21.0 | 19.6 | Cook +1.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #1 | #2 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 314.3 | 301.6 | Cook +12.7 pts |
| Points per game | 18.5 | 17.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 156.6 | 144.0 | Cook +12.7 |
| Overall rank | #8 | #9 | Cook by 1 |
| Position rank | RB8 | RB9 | |
| Market ADP | 11.5 | 31.1 | Williams +19.6 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 1 | Rd 3 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 14 |
Should I start James Cook or Javonte Williams in Week 6?
Start James Cook this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.4 projected points (21.0 vs 19.6).
Should I draft James Cook or Javonte Williams in 2026 fantasy football?
James Cook. He projects 314.3 fantasy points with 156.6 value over replacement, vs 301.6 points and 144.0 for Javonte Williams (RB, PPR).