Head to head · RB · 2026
Jonathan Taylor 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.
The model's pick
Jonathan Taylor
The model takes Jonathan Taylor: a clear but modest edge of 14.6 points of value over replacement (144.1 vs 129.6).
The draft market agrees: Jonathan Taylor goes first at ADP 7.6 vs 14.2 for James Cook.
| Jonathan Taylor | James Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Team | IND | BUF |
| Overall rank | #4 | #7 |
| Position rank | RB4 | RB5 |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 276.2 | 261.6 |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 144.1 | 129.6 |
| Market ADP | 7.6 | 14.2 |
Should I draft Jonathan Taylor or James Cook in 2026 fantasy football?
Jonathan Taylor. He projects 276.2 fantasy points with 144.1 value over replacement, vs 261.6 points and 129.6 for James Cook (RB, PPR).