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.
RB4
Jonathan Taylor
276.2
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The model's pick
VS
RB5
James Cook
261.6
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The call
The model takes Jonathan Taylor: a clear but modest edge of 14.6 points of value over replacement (146.5 vs 131.9).
The draft market agrees: Jonathan Taylor goes first at ADP 7.5 vs 12.7 for James Cook.
| Jonathan TaylorIND | James CookBUF | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 276.2 | 261.6 | Taylor +14.6 pts |
| Points per game | 16.2 | 15.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 146.5 | 131.9 | Taylor +14.6 |
| Overall rank | #4 | #6 | Taylor by 2 |
| Position rank | RB4 | RB5 | |
| Market ADP | 7.5 | 12.7 | Cook +5.2 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 1 | Rd 1 | |
| Bye week | 13 | 7 |
Should I draft Jonathan Taylor or James Cook in 2026 fantasy football?
Jonathan Taylor. He projects 276.2 fantasy points with 146.5 value over replacement, vs 261.6 points and 131.9 for James Cook (RB, PPR).