Alexander Mattison or James CookWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Alexander Mattison is a Las Vegas Raiders running back who averaged 5.3 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2026. James Cook is a Buffalo Bills running back who averaged 18.1 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBLas Vegas Raiders

Alexander Mattison

PPG

5.3

Games

Rush Yds

255

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 10

RBBuffalo Bills#7 RB

James Cook

PPG

18.1

Games

Rush Yds

627

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 7

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Alexander Mattison vs James Cook: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Alexander Mattison	James Cook
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.3	18.1
Games Played	14	6
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	74	109
Rushing Yards	255	627
Rush Yds/Game	18.2	104.5
Rushing TDs	2	6
Receptions	14	10
Receiving Yards	95	89
Targets	0	14
Total TDs	2	6
Age	-	27
Experience	-	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Alexander Mattison or James Cook in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Alexander Mattison and James Cook is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Alexander Mattison averaged 5.3 fantasy points per game in 2026 and James Cook averaged 18.1.

Should I draft Alexander Mattison or James Cook in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Alexander Mattison averaged 5.3 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2026, and James Cook averaged 18.1 across 6. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Alexander Mattison and James Cook average in 2026?▾

Alexander Mattison averaged 5.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2026. James Cook averaged 18.1 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 12.8 points per game.

When are Alexander Mattison and James Cook's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Alexander Mattison (LV) has a bye in Week 10, and James Cook (BUF) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.